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I think what I’ll do is scout some places out tonight and tomorrow morning and then post the place tomorrow morning. Let’s tentatively set the time for 8 pm.

Hope to you DCers at the meet-up tomorrow.

Update: I’ll tweet it too @DougJBalloon is my handle.

Update It’ll be Ventnor’s or the Black Squirrell

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  4. 4.

    Elizabelle

    Metrorail accessible, please (although I’m sure that’s on DougJ’s list). A walk is fine.

    DougJ: have you been checking out the U Street NW area? I’ve not been up there for a year, but hear it’s hopping. And very metro accessible.

    Mostly glad to see you again.

    The GOP candidates: not so much.

  5. 5.

    John Dillinger

    @Mike E: Getting into a public throw down with some Trump supporters could get the group into the national news. Though upper NW DC isn’t actually rife with them.

  7. 7.

    dedc79

    @Elizabelle: Yeah, there are a ton of great bars in the area. My favorite beer bar on U st. – The Saloon – happens to have no televisions. Not ideal for debate watching…

  9. 9.

    Infamous Heel-Filcher

    For some reason FYWP won’t let me post from mobile; let’s see if desktop is any better.

    I’ll try to make it; depends on how late the Nationals game goes. (In town to see family, so they get priority.)

  11. 11.

    Elizabelle

    WaPost puts up some debate-watching venue suggestions (with vague suggestion to get a life, in the lede: “We know this is Washington, the wonkiest town in America. But there are 460 days until the presidential election.”):

    The Black Squirrel: It’s half-price burger night at the Black Squirrel, which means you can fill up on some of the city’s best burgers before settling in with a craft beer. Burgers and beers will probably be the best thing about your night. (2427 18th St. NW. http://www.blacksquirreldc.com.)

    Looking Glass Lounge: The Park View bar’s Republican Debate Bingo promises “drinking games, drink specials, hilarity and sadness,” beginning at 8 p.m., which sounds about right. After the debate, they’re also showing the final episode of Jon Stewart hosting “The Daily Show.” (3634 Georgia Ave. NW. http://www.thelookingglasslounge.com.)

    Lou’s City Bar: If you’re looking for a bar showing the debate with full sound within a few steps of the Columbia Heights Metro, you’ve found it. The bar is serving up Trump Bingo cards, with “Vote for Me or There’ll Be Hell Toupee” shots for winners. Also, all “[fill-in-the-spirit] and soda” drinks are $5. (1400 Irving St. NW. http://www.louscitybar.com.)

    Number Nine: The P Street lounge is showing the debate with full audio upstairs. Get there early to take advantage of the two-for-one drinks at happy hour, which runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Seriously, you’ll need them. (1435 P St. NW. http://www.numberninedc.com.)

    Union Pub and 201 Bar: The two Senate-side bars will show the debate with sound, and they’re promoting Cloture Club’s Republican Debate Drinking Game. Sample rule: “Drink 1 and yell ‘They took our jobs!’ when a candidate says ‘Illegal Immigrants.'” (201 Massachusetts Ave. NE. http://www.unionpubdc.com and http://www.201bar.com.)

    Ventnor Sports Cafe: While the Adams Morgan sports bar is known for its State of the Union drinking game, there’s no organized event this time, probably because it’s just a primary. But the sound will be on. Maybe you can print out a drinking game and play along? Try this one, this one or maybe this one. We’re still looking for a good bingo card. (2411 18th St. NW. http://www.ventnorsportscafe.com.)

  14. 14.

    Jeffro

    Hope to catch you guys next time, especially if it’s a NoVA-area meet up.

    But not if David Brooks is in attendance.

  17. 17.

    A guy

    I will be there wearing the shirt that says “all live matters except the dentist who killed Cecil, the Colorado theater shooter, michael brown, Samuel Debose, the white cop killed in Memphis, Timothy mcveigh, and the unborn child sold by planned parenthood for profit even though they are non profit”

  18. 18.

    Shakezula

    The closest Metro station is 10+ minutes brisk walk from Woodley. Just sayin’.

    Note to people unfamiliar with the area – Dupont Circle may look about the same distance but it is an uphill walk.

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