The literal hand-holding that Democrats hope marks the end of the primary struggle. Credit: Photo by Richard Whittaker

The press cadre has its own little area off to one side of the Texas Democratic Party state convention (there’s power strips and wireless and everything!) but this means sprinting down front-of-stage to get any photo opps. Check out the image gallery from the scramble and other events.

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The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play.