Where to Watch the Obama Romney Debate 2012 in Ames

The first debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will focus on the economy, health care and other domestic issues. It's set to begin 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Anyone watching the debate at home can take part in Ames Patch's virtual debate watching party which will pop up later as a Cover it Live blog. If you want to watch in person and take sides there are a handful of parties at private residences for Obama and one party for Mitt Romney which will be held at the local campaign office. All of them can be found on the respective campaign websites, but if you don't want to go to that trouble you can pick your party below:

Parties for Romney

5:30 p.m. Ames Victory Office, 711 East Lincoln Way

Parties for Obama

7 p.m. Private Home 907 Ridgewood Ave.

8 p.m. ISU College Democrats 2111 Freddy Court

6:30 p.m. Story County Democrats 907 Ridgewood Ave.

7 p.m. Private Home 1212 Top O Hollow Road

7 p.m. Private Home 3306 Buchanan Court

7:30 p.m. Private Home 3016 Northridge Parkway

7:30 p.m. Private Home 315 Hickory Drive

6 p.m. Private Home 3507 S. Duff Ames

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