presidential debate parties

The first of the 2004 Presidential Debates takes place tonight.

BlogKC reports that a number of public debate parties are taking place:

• Truman Library, followed by discussion with UMKC Poli Sci professors.
• Rockhurst University’s Massman Hall, includes voter registration.
• Downings Bar and Grill, 39th and Rainbow in the ‘Dotte.
• Kerry supporters at Laborers Local 264, 1101 East 87 St. in KCMO.

I usually prefer to read about these things after they're done rather than watch them while they happen, but I would be inclined to watch if I knew that others would be watching with me.

Email me if you have an instant-messenger program (AOL/MSN) and want to talk live online about the debate as it happens. The debate starts at 8:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.