Freak Power in the Rockies

THE BATTLE OF ASPEN

Hunter S. Thompson's Feature Article in Rolling Stone

October 1st, 1970

Two hours before the polls closed we realized that we had no headquarters–no hole or Great Hall where the faithful could gather for the awful election-night deathwatch. Or to celebrate the Great Victory that suddenly seemed very possible.

We had run the whole campaign from a long oaken table in the Jerome Tavern on Main Street, working flat out in public so any one could see or even join if they felt ready … READ MORE