SFist: Where to Watch Tonight's Debate

suckafree

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:33:51 -0800

that east bay thing sounds like a blast. can we replicate that here in the city?

oskarv

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:19:51 -0800

for you East Bayers: here's a copy of an email from lobot: This election is a battle of ideas, and if we're going to win we've got to be informed. And stoked. Come to The 3000sf Lobot Gallery and watch the debates projected 15ft tall and in surround sound, with other passionate supporters. This Friday Sept 26th, 5:30PM til' late But wait there's more! 1) Nosh on delicious Obama themed food! 2) Sip specialty celebratory beverages! 3) Imbibe local beers! 4) Score gear with live screen printing! You bring the clothes, we'll Obamify them with original campaign themed prints! 5) Enjoy Instant fact checking and lie detection! What else might there be? 1) Lexicon Bingo! 2) "My Friends" Raffle! 3) On site fact checking! 4) Music! 5) Dancing! Some of these activities will have small donations attached, and 100% of the money is going to support the Obama campaign. So bring some bucks and a great attitude: we've go t an election to win! We're hosting a party for each of the debates, and they're going to be an absolute blast, so if you can't make it to this one, keep it in mind for next week. http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gsxjgc#rsvp to RSVP. Schedule: Snacks and drinks start at 5:30pm PST Debate starts at 6:00PM PST Events and shmoozing til late Upcoming Events: Thursday October 2: Vice presidential debate Tuesday October 7: McCain Obama Wednesday October 15: McCain Obama Plenty of Parking! If you RSVP we'll keep you up to date on the night's menu, event updates, and ways to help.

cablecarsam

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:53:18 -0800

Obama needs to go on a weight gaining campaign, or grow a big fro. Ever since that guy mentioned he looked like Curious George I cannot get it out of my head, even though McCain looks like Jiminy Crickett.:(

mae by the bay

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:22:53 -0800

Everett & Jones on Broadway in Oakland. Barbeque, beer and Barack. Mmmmmmmm. That's where I'll be.

binky

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:21:09 -0800

"The Debate Starts Here The University of Mississippi community is pleased to host the first presidential debate of 2008 on September 26. Foreign policy and national security issues will be the focus of the 8:00 p.m. (CDT) debate, and several related events showcase the university’s institutes and centers that are working to find solutions to this country’s challenges" 8 pm central time is 6pm pacific time, no?

sf_bikebike

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:07:35 -0800

so is it 5 or 6? im to lazy to search the internet. I wish they would have it at 7...when most working class are at home.

Ciaran

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:59:14 -0800

I think the Roxie is showing it too?

RicardoSF

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:56:57 -0800

CNN and others are reporting it to start at 5pm PT ... We'll have to wait and see, eh? I'm going to watch it at a house party in NoeValley/GlenPark and NO ya'll are not invited!

binky

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:32:28 -0800

I think the debate starts at 6, not 5.

oskarv

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:28:02 -0800

i'm counting on 2lips not carding, my bf isn't 21, and i'm taking him with me. i've found that it's relatively easy to get into SF bars without ID as long as you go before ~10:30....and some bars never have people checking IDs even after that time.

tylerspeaks

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:21:31 -0800

Oskarv-I'll get tons of street cred for going to bars to watch the debate, right? I might check one of these out.

Brock Keeling

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:16:59 -0800

Obama for America's Media Director tells me that a) the site is overloaded (since many assumed the debate was a no-go), and b) you can still attend without RSVPing first. yay!

bluecanary

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:06:46 -0800

Bah, Obama for America asks you to RSVP but their site is "down for maintenance."

oskarv

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:06:19 -0800

tyler: most bars/lounges do not card that early. just don't buy drinks and keep a low profile =P.

tylerspeaks

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:52:17 -0800

Any all-ages/18+ establishments showing the big game?

The Angry Young Man

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:31:56 -0800

The official Obama campaign Cole Valley/Upper Haight group will be meeting up at Kezar Pub.

oskarv

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:19:17 -0800

hmm. i'll be 2lips

SFX

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:17:28 -0800

that photo makes it look like mccain is the little devil sitting on obama's shoulder. where's the angel?