August 26, 2008
Posted: August 26th, 2008 03:26 PM ET
From CNN Senior Political Producer Sasha Johnson
Hillary and Chelsea Clinton toured the convention stage Tuesday (AP Photo) DENVER (CNN) – Hillary Clinton toured the stage at the Pepsi Center in advance of her much anticipated speech later Tuesday evening, in which she faces the difficult task of convincing her most committed supporters to back Barack Obama's candidacy. After some podium adjustments, Clinton gazed out across the venue saying, "you bet" when a reporter asked if she was excited about tonight. Before Clinton took the stage, her daughter Chelsea came out holding a microphone and stood behind the podium quietly taking cues from production staff. "That podium won't be there," a staffer told her. "Hello everyone! Good morning or good afternoon," Chelsea said, getting a feel for the stage. Clinton staffers have not officially confirmed Chelsea will introduce her mother tonight, but when the New York senator emerged, they shared a bear hug and practiced waving to the crowd. The former Democratic presidential candidate also coached her daughter on her voice level as she expressed surprise at how her voice carried across the room. "Oh, that's sensitive ... Chelsea, the mic is sensitive," Clinton said. Before departing, Clinton surveyed the mass of media assembled below her. "See you all tonight," she said. Filed under: Democratic National Convention Hillary Clinton
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