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Tonight’s presidential debate is the first beween Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.  Patch will be holding a live chat on the site beginning at 7:45 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

Who: President Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Jim Lehrer of NewsHour on PBS will moderate the debate

What: The first presidential debate

When: Tonight, 8 p.m.

Where: University of Denver. The debate will be televised by the networks and news cable stations.

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While President Obama is not holding a viewing party in Ankeny, one only needs to travel as far as Des Moines to get to one. Here are the details:

"The first presidential debate of the 2012 election is Wednesday, October 3rd. We'll be gathering to watch the debate together and make plans to get involved for the final month of the election. Join us for what is sure to be a fun evening!" a post on the Barack Obama Iowa site announced.

Des Moines Debate Watch Party (Obama), 8-10 p.m.

Grandview Golf Course
2401 E 29th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

If you're a fan of Mitt Romney, however, you're in luck.

Veterans for Romney, 8 p.m.

American Legion Post #42
936 N.W. Irvinedale Dr.
Ankeny, IA 50023

Young Americans for Romney, 8 p.m.

Raccoon River Brewery
200 10th St.
Des Moines, IA 50309

Women for Romney, 8 p.m.

Legends American Grill
216 Court Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309

There are also other Romney watch parties around Iowa.

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