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Watch the Obama-Romney Rematch in Cobb

Cobb Democrats and Republicans are hosting debate watch parties tonight in Kennesaw, East Cobb and Smyrna.

Are you looking for local spots to watch the second debate between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney?

Cobb Democrats and Republicans are hosting watch parties in Kennesaw, East Cobb and Smyrna.

The three Republican parties begin at 8:30 p.m. 

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  • Kennesaw: El Nopal Mexican Restaurant, 3100 Creekside Village Dr. NW
  • East Cobb: Tijuana Joe's Cantina, 690 Johnson Ferry Rd.
  • Smyrna: Big Chow Grill, 1 Galleria Pkwy., Ste. 1B1

The two Democratic parties begin at 7 p.m.

  • Kennesaw: Brunswick Zone XL, 775 Cobb Place Blvd.
  • Smyrna: J.R. Crickets, 4479 South Cobb Dr. SE

If you can't attend any of the scheduled gatherings, return to Patch to watch a live stream of the debate. You can also join a Georgia-wide discussion of the Obama-Romney rematch.

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After tonight, there's just one more debate before election day.

While Republicans will return to El Nopal at 8 p.m. Oct. 22, the East Cobb Democratic Alliance will host its final debate watch party at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Delkwood Grill & Bar, 2769 Delk Rd.

Date

Format of Debate

Today

Topic: Town meeting format including foreign and domestic policy
Air Time: 9-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York (Tickets)
Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates
Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney
Moderator: Candy Crowley (CNN Chief Political Correspondent)

According to the CPD, "The second presidential debate will take the form of a town meeting, in which citizens will ask questions of the candidates on foreign and domestic issues. Candidates each will have two minutes to respond, and an additional minute for the moderator to facilitate a discussion. The town meeting participants will be undecided voters selected by the Gallup Organization."

Mon., Oct. 22 Topic: Foreign policy
Air Time: 9-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida (Tickets)
Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates
Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney
Moderator: Bob Schieffer (Host of Face the Nation on CBS)

According to the CPD, "The format for the debate will be identical to the first presidential debate and will focus on foreign policy."

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