Mount Pleasant Debate Watch Parties

Democrats and Republicans are planning events for Wednesday's first debate of the 2012 Presidential election.

President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney square off in the first debate at 9 p.m. Wednesday. The match-up will air on network TV and on cable news stations, as well as online.

The candidates will discuss domestic policy at the University of Denver in a debate moderated by Jim Lehrer, host of the PBS News Hour.

If you want to gather with like-minded folks to view the debate, here are your choices.

DEMOCRATS
Mount Pleasant: Debate watch at the home of Philip Edles. RSVP and get more information.

Charleston (Peninsula): Debate watch and phone bank party. Organizers ask that participants bring their cell phones. RSVP and get more information.

Isle of Palms: Obama supporters gather at the home of Phil Avery and Cynthia Hollen in Wild Dunes to view the debate. RSVP and get more information.

REPUBLICANS
Mount Pleasant: East Cooper Republicans will gather for one large-scale, big-screen party at Cinnebare in Mount Pleasant to view the debate. RSVP and get more information.

Know of another debate gathering? Share it in the comments; it will be added to the above list.

The candidates for President will debat three times this season. The vice presidential candidates will debate just once. Read more about the debate schedule.