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Live From The DNC: Day 1

[All week long, writer Brad Listi will be reporting for Complex at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Check back each day for an update!]

I spent much of the day walking around downtown Denver, the epicenter of activity for this week’s Democratic National Convention. The scene here is a bit chaotic: A pro-Obama drum circle to your left, and God-Hates-Fags march on your right. Cars honking. People chanting. Journalists swarming. Meanwhile, mounted police and SWAT teams circle the action, ready to put the hammer down at a moment’s notice if things start to get ugly.

One thing that struck me: the incredible number of merchants in town. Apolitical folk who showed up with box-loads full of Obama gear, looking for nothing more than to make a quick buck. One of the guys I talked to—who was walking around, smiling, wearing a gaudy “Yes We Can” shirt—is actually a McCain supporter. Free market capitalism at its finest. Anything goes. And so here you have a photo collection from this morning’s walk-around…

Complex Plays The Obama VP Sweepstakes

Tomorrow, our man B.O. unveils his vice-presidential pick at a rally in Springfield, Illinois. People much, much smarter than us have already narrowed the field to some real politicians–Joe Biden, Tim Kaine, Evan Bayh, and Kathleen Sebelius–and that’s all well and good, but we’re thinking that perhaps Barack needs to think outside the box to shore up support, so we rounded up his best bets for second banana. Pause.

Melanie Brown Hit MIA For Memorial Day

1st prize for best Memorial Day Weekend hottie in a bikini goes to…Melanie Brown. Yeah, she could catch it. [Bastardly]

This video may be fake, but it’s always funny to see people fall down. [Double Viking]

We’ll take anything Nikki Jean has to offer. [Nah Right]

Check out Supra’s “Tuf” collection. [Hypebeast]

Apparently the fixed gear dem are riding with Obama. [Animal]

The Miss Philippines Earth Babes Enjoy Lunch

The chicks at the Miss Philippines Earth 2008 Competition look very classy here. Check to see how they looked when it was bikini time. [Bastardly]

This is the funkiest CD player we’ve ever seen. [Crave]

Obama is an S.P.K. A sweat-pants-kid. Check him ballin’ outta control in N.C. [DoubleViking]

If you’re into Ice T’s main-squeeze Co-Co, here is a huge photo compilation. [F-Listed]

You can’t beat Mike Tyson YouTube videos, especially when they’re synced to Nas’s “Hate Me Now.” [Nah Right]