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Dearborn Patch to host presidential debate viewing party

Event being held this Wednesday at the Good Times Caffe in Dearborn.

Published October 2, 2012

(Photo courtesy of Dearborn Patch)

BY TROY A. BLEVINS, Webmaster

Dearborn Patch will host a presidential debate viewing party on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 8:30 p.m. at Good Times Caffe in Dearborn.

This is the first presidential debate for Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney. Domestic policy will be the main focus of Wednesday’s debate. Two more debates are scheduled for later this month.

Patch says republicans, democrats, independents and anyone on any end of the political spectrum are invited to the event.

MORE: You Are Invited to Patch’s Presidential Debate Viewing Party

In addition, Dearborn Patch would like to know what issues are important to small business owners and local community members.

Interested in attending? RSVP at Dearborn Patch’s official Facebook event page or email John Hetzler at john.hetzler@patch.com.

Patch will provide food, games and gifts for the viewing party. Good Times Caffe is located at 22180 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn.