Debate tonight!

What else is there to write about the debate that hasn’t already been said or written… well here are some bullets of interesting facts I’ve come across regarding tonight’s debate:

• Hofstra installed mufflers on the AC units in the arena as the debate commission deemed them to be too loud
• A new bathroom was added so both candidates would have easy access to their own private bathroom
• AC vents were installed directly above where the candidates will sit
• Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz rang the opening bell for NASDAQ on 10/14
• According to Rabinowitz, Hofstra will actively pursue landing a Presidential debate again in 2012

Debate preparation in full swing

The third and final Presidential Debate will be held at Hofstra on October 15.  Hofstra is currently transforming the arena into a more intimate setting. It will be interesting to see the final product on the 15th.

As someone who has attended many events in the 5,000+ seat arena, I’m sure it will be completely unrecognizable from the inside configured with only approximately 1,000 seats for the debate.

Check out the progress:   Photos Video