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In honor of the monumental 2008 Presidential Election, San Diego takes a stand for awareness with campaign inspired events and menus.

Regardless of policy and partisan preference, we can all agree campaign awareness is the most important ticket. Discover what San Diego businesses are rocking the vote, where you should party, and what you can sip and taste to support the cause.

Are you registered to vote in San Diego? Your last day to register for the 2008 Presidential Election in San Diego is October 20. Get voter registration info here and more here. Unsure of your registration status? Check here. Know more events around town? Let us know!

Party for the Cause

Tuesday, October 7: Stingaree hosts "Get Involved" - a presidential debate viewing party for the second debate between Obama and McCain, sponsored by the Obama Campaign. Watch the debate live and enjoy politically inspired menu treats from 6-7:30pm, doors open at 5pm. See menu details below.

Friday, October 10: Stingaree hosts "Rock the Vote" - a party with a political edge. Complete voter registration on-site from 9-11pm, and party with DJs Brisk Oner and Fresh One while mingling and encouraging the political mindset. Get event details and RSVP info here.

Wednesday, October 15: Stingaree hosts "Get Involved" - a presidential debate viewing party for the third, and final, debate between Obama and McCain, sponsored by the Obama Campaign. Watch the debate live and enjoy politically inspired menu treats from 6-7:30pm, doors open at 5pm. See menu details below.

Saturday, October 18: American Association of University Women - San Diego presents a Pre-Election Forum on the Issues. Hear major viewpoints explained by Pat Washington, Ph. D. - President of San Diego Democratic Women's Club and Mary Humphrey - Republican San Diego County Central Committee. From 10am-12pm at the Linda Vista Public Library. For info visit AAUWSanDiego.org.

Thursday, October 23: The US Grant Hotel hosts "Politics with a Twist" - a bipartisan mixer created to encourage all politically interested people to interact with local incumbents, candidates, and civic minded citizens. This event runs from 5:30-8pm at the US Grant. Get details and RSVP here.

Sunday, October 26: Walk for Obama in Balboa Park from 12-1pm - a free, peaceful event to demonstrate support for the Obama/Biden ticket. Email walkforobama@sbcglobal.net to receive details on walking routes, rally signs and more.

Dine and Drink for the Cause

The Grant Grill at US Grant offers campaign inspired menu items:

Cocktails: Obamatini - pineapple infused Absolute with a pineapple garnish; Joe Fashioned - Makers Mark, simple syrup and bitters, topped off with soda water; Palin Stinger - Snow Queen Vodka with white Crème de Meth; McCain Mash - Johnny Walker Black Label with a splash of Amaretto Di Sarono
Appetizers: Air Force One Wings ($8/16), Swing Vote Slider Combo ($10), Power of the Veto Prawns ($9/18), Cabinet Calamari ($7/14) - Air Force One Wings pictured below

Happy Hour prices listed. Happy Hour is Monday - Friday 4-7pm.

The Restaurant at Stingaree offers campaign inspired menu items:

Appetizers: "Name a Supreme Court Decision" Nachos, "I Can See Russia from my Backyard" Sliders, "They Hate Us for our Freedom" Fries, "Hockey Mom" Quesadilla ($6 each)
More Apps: "Moose Hunt" Carne Asade Nachos and "Sorry it's not Kucinich" Shrimp Cocktail ($14 each)
Sandwiches: Smoked Cheddar Bratwurts ($12), 10 oz. Kobe Burger ($29), 6 oz. Steak Sandwich ($15), Carne Asada Quesadilla ($14)
Beer: "Don't Get Drafted" Beers - Peroni, Trumer Pilsner, Fat Tire, Red Trolley, Stone IPA, Blue Moon, October Fest, Guiness ($4)
Cocktails: "Change We Can Believe In" Cocktails - "The Bridge to Nowhere" and "The 700 Billion Dollar Bailout" ($7)

If you want to list more public San Diego political events for the 2008 Presidential Election, contact us now.