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A Dip Into Debate Watch Parties

Sen. Ted Cruz speaks in West Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo By Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)
Sen. Ted Cruz speaks in West Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo By Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

For those looking to have some fun while watching the last Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses, here’s an HOH list of debate watch parties throughout D.C. The first debate on Thursday night starts at 7 p.m. and the main debate is at 9 p.m.  

You can add your debate watch party to the list by emailing alexgangitano@cqrollcall.com.
Host : Party Politics
Where : Penn Social, 801 E Street NW
When : 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Deal : No cover charge, drink specials, giveaways, a chance to be on the set of the taping of their first show and drinking games such as “count how many times Trump says China!”
[Note: Party Politics is a non-partisan group and this event is their happy hour launch]
Host : Predictit
Where : Orange Anchor, 3050 K Street NW
When : 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Deal : Free registration and handcrafted cocktails.  

Host : Young Minority Republicans Fund
Where : 1831 Bar & Lounge, 1831 M Street NW
When : 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Deal : $1 Natural Light Beer, $2 shooters, $3 Coors, Bud Light, Yuengling, Miller and $6 Margaritas.  

GOP Debate Watch Parties and Citizenship Workshops
Host : Mi Familia Vota
Where : Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, Texas
When : 6 p.m. local time.

Host: Arlington Falls Church Young Republicans

Where: Hard Times Café, 3028 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
When: 6:30 p.m.
Deal: Domestic bottles for $1.75, and food specials include 10 boneless wings for $6.


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