Super Fat Primary parties and coverageToday promises to be the most dramatic California Democratic presidential primary vote in...well, maybe ever. To say that the future of our country hangs in the balance probably isn't even hyperbole. And that's a good thing because otherwise we're looking at a fairly boring and inconsequential ballot, which the Guardian will covering live, as we have every election day since the birth of this whole Internet thing. That's right, we were "live blogging" before anyone invented that stupid term. But I digress.
So check back here this evening as the numbers start rolling in from all the Super Fat Tuesday primaries. We'll have coverage from all the election night parties in town and commentary on the larger issues at play and the unique role Californians are playing in shaping this race. Or if you want to attend the parties yourself, here's a partial list of what we've come up with so far:
*** Barack Obama's campaign seems to be throwing the swankiest party in town, renting out the Fairmont Hotel (950 Mason Street) Grand Ballroom (as well as The Avalon down in Hollywood) to host supporters. The candidate himself will be in Illinois, but this pair of parties seems to show that he's already acting like the president-elect.
*** Hilliary Clinton's campaign is going to be more muted locally with what sounds like a fairly low-key party at their local campaign headquarters at 1122 Howard Street. They seem to instead be blowing their wads on an event in a couple hours at the Ferry Building featuring ex-prez Bill Clinton and Mayor Gavin Newsom, sort of a Philanderer's Ball in support of Clinton II, The Sequel.
*** Republican Ron Paul, who has a chance to get San Francisco's Republican delegates thanks to a vocal and visible local campaign, is being feted at a campaign party at Thai Stick Restaurant, 925 O'Farrell Street @ Polk.
*** The most significant San Francisco campaign, which is seeking to pass the Prop. A parks bond, will be gathering at the Boudin Bakery on Jefferson Street in Fisherman's Wharf.
* And finally, you can watch the results with staff from the Guardian at Kilowatt bar, 3160 16th Street in the Mission District.
Belly on up and take a big drink of democracy, baby.
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Another party, sort of a non-partisan party party:
For Immediate Release: SF Democrat Party Presidential Primary Watch Party - "Tsunami Tuesday"
Socialize and enjoy fellow Dems' and Progressives' company while watching Feb 5th's "Tsunami Tuesday" Primary.
For more information, contact Scott Wiener, Chair of the SF Democratic Party, at 415-265-9400
When: Tuesday Feb 5, 6-11pm
Where: Jillian's at the Metreon, 101 Fourth Street at Mission (Jillian's is at the corner nearest Fourth & Howard Streets)
Drop in anytime, stay as long as you like. No Host Bar/No Host Menu.
Please RSVP to Alec Bash alec@democracyaction.org.
Co-Sponsored by the San Francisco Democratic Party, DemocracyAction, the Noe Valley Democratic Club, and San Francisco for Democracy Federal Action.
Posted by Steven T. Jones | February 5, 2008 09:29 AM
We're hearing from Hillary Clinton's campaign that they haven't yet decided on a venue for tonight's party. Apparently, it's not going to be at the Soma headquarters on Howard Street and the unconfirmed rumor is Mezzanine, 444 Jessie St, will be the spot. We'll letya know as soon as we do.
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February 5, 2008 12:11 PM
And for the Republicans in the house:
Bay Area McCain Election Night Party, CA
What: Bay Area McCain Election Night Party, CA
When: February 5, 2008 7:00pm
Where: The Hopyard
3015-H Hopyard Rd
Pleasanton, CA
The John McCain Campaign holds a Bay Area Election Night Party in Pleasanton, CA on Tuesday, February 5th.
Posted by Steven T. Jones | February 5, 2008 01:20 PM
Okay, can the Mezzanine. Looks like the Hillary party is staying put at 1122 Howard. See all you Clintonians there!
Posted by Amanda | February 5, 2008 03:28 PM
Too bad Dianne Finestine isn't running for Prezz. I would like to think she may have a really good chance of winning. Certainly has the experince.
Posted by Marilyn Goucher - Royer | February 6, 2008 10:16 AM