Shortly before 7:30 p.m., supporters of A C Wharton were flowing into Minglewood Hall in Midtown, where the campaign is holding what's billed as his victory celebration. It remains to be seen if Wharton's campaign staff was effective enough to get him elected, but one thing is clear: they're great interior decorators.
The inside of the hall has been carefully lit with red and blue light bulbs.
Even the outside of the building has been lit up with the same red and blue lights, giving a visual impression that's noticeable from blocks away.
Grapelike clusters of balloons hang from the ceiling and a carefully arranged arc of balloons frames the podium on the stage. There's a raised stage where television reporters are doing live shots.
People are chatting and munching on chicken and other snacks as recorded rhythm and blues music plays.
County Commissioner Mike Carpenter, a Republican who supports Wharton, a Democrat, said he was impressed when he entered the space, which is normally used for concerts. "This looks really official. Really big time."
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