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That's So Washington: Debate Watch

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WE ALL NEED a place to watch the debates. Sure, your living room will do, but you live in the beating heart of the political world and don't you want to be surrounded by like-minded, smart Washingtonians who can laugh at the little jokes you make? Of course you do. That's why debate-watching parties exist at places like Busboys and Poets.

Here's the problem, though: last Thursday, I went to Busboys and Poets around 7:30 to watch the 9 p.m. vice presidential debate. They'd scheduled a concert that let out around 9 for the same room in which they were holding the debate party, and telling people that to get a good seat for the debate they'd have to buy a ticket to the concert. Some would call it clever marketing. I call it bull ... puckey. It was also, at 7:30, impossible to get a table before 9 p.m., according to the hostess.

In conclusion, get there early or stick to your living room couch.

» Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW; Tue., Oct. 7, 9 p.m., free; 202-387-7638. (U St.-Cardozo)

Photo by Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images

COMMENTS (3)

  • Dear Express Night Out:

    I am writing to inform the Express and the Washington DC communities that there will be no double bookings for tonights Debate Watch Party at Busboys and Poets at 14th & V St. We have even canceled our weekly Open Mic Poetry to accomodate as many people as possible. So come on down, but yes, come early! Good times will be had by all.

    Michael J Woods
    At your service...
    Busboys and Poets

    By Michael J Woods , Posted October 7, 2008 9:17 AM

  • Have any suggestions for debate parties in the Dupont/Adams Morgan area? I have an out-of-town friend around tonight, and he needs a "true D.C. experience"! Thanks!

    By Mary , Posted October 7, 2008 2:24 PM

  • Left Bank Bistro Lounge in Adam's Morgan will be hosting a debate party that will no doubt also be a dance party. Seeing wonks dance after getting their debate on = authentic D.C. experience.


    By Fiona Zublin , Posted October 7, 2008 4:49 PM
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