re: #43 ObserverArt

One other thing. Place looks packed unlike the first day at the RNC. I made some comments about the RNC setting the stage on the long side of the Q arena (sideline of basketball floor) cutting down the amount of usable seating. It appears the stage is at the end of the arena for the Dems.

I think you’ll find on closer inspection that the DNC stage is also on the long side of the arena. That’s been pretty consistent for many years in convention stage design, in my experience.

As for the curtain wall…unlike the RNC, this convention will include a number of elected officials with Secret Service protection (hi there, Mr. President!). SS typically wants a barrier like that in place at any event where POTUS or FLOTUS are appearing.