Santa Monica (more details below)
Watch the Second Night of the 1st Democratic Presidential Debates tonight, with fellow Democrats.
There will be 2 Debate Watch Parties on June 27 in Santa Monica.
(Details one each below.)
CoHosts:
Santa Monica Democratic Club and
Pacific Palisades Democratic Club
Westside Democratic HQ
When: June 27, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: See details for each party below. Choose the one you want.
All Democrats welcome.
June 27 Debate Watch Party # 1
Earth, Wind & Flour
2222 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA
*** RSVP Required for Earth, Wind & Fire.
We will be watching the debate in a private room at Earth Wind & Flour (2222 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica). A buffet of Italian food will be provided, but in order to prepare for the right number of guests we need your RSVP below.
Cost: At EW&F, guests must purchase $15 worth of food or beverage plus tax and tip, but valet parking is free
Children Welcome. ADA Compliant.
Parking: Free Valet Parking.
June 27 Debate Watch Party # 2
The GasLite
2030 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
Doors open 5 PM
Debate 6 – 9 PM Pacific Time
We’ll be ordering pizza or bring your food in (Veggie Grill across the street)
(Karaoke starts at 9:00 PM)
Hosted by West L.A. Democratic Club & Drinking Liberally.
Co-Hosted by Westchester-Playa, Pacific Palisades and Stonewall Democratic Clubs
Please RSVP HERE for the GasLite Night (especially if you want pizza!)
INFO ON THE DEBATE
Of the 24 Democratic Presidential candidates, 20 made the cut for the First Debate. 10 will debate on Wed., June 26, 6-9 pm, LA Times, and another 10 will debate on Thurs., June 27, 6-9 pm, LA Time.
On Wednesday, the candidates will be arranged on stage from left to right, in the following order: Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York; Representative Tim Ryan of Ohio; Julián Castro, the former housing secretary; Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey; Ms. Warren; Mr. O’Rourke; Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota; Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii; Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington; and former Representative John Delaney of Maryland.
The lineup for Thursday is as follows, from left to right: Marianne Williamson, a self-help author; former Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado; Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur; Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind.; Mr. Biden; Mr. Sanders; Senator Kamala Harris of California; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York; Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado; and Representative Eric Swalwell of California.
The candidates will stand in a tight semicircle on a debate stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, surrounded by 600 square feet of screens that include a wraparound image of the White House. The lecterns are made of Plexiglas and carry the presidential seal. NBC, using five moderators, is hosting the debate.