Denver Mayor. “Yes we can ERECT Obama !”
The air-conditioning provided no relief for those who ventured in and out of the 6,500-square foot office in the central building of the Empire Park complex in the 1300 block of South Colorado Boulevard.
Their discomfort was offset by some free pizza, appetizers, and refreshments, and their enthusiasm for the Democratic presidential candidate as they picked up chants during a speech by Mayor John Hickenlooper of “Yes we can!”
“Let’s erect,” Hickenlooper said as the audience burst into laughter at his gaffe.
“… Where’s my water?” the embarrassed mayor responded. “Let’s elect Barack Obama our next president of the United States.” The crowd then burst into cheers.