Join Patch for the First 2012 Presidential Debate

Thirty-five days — that's all that's left until millions of Americans head to the polls to choose our next president.

Still making up your mind? That's OK, because multiple presidential debates (and one vice presidential debate) are scheduled over the next five weeks to help you.

The first, on Wednesday evening, focuses on domestic policy including the economy. And we want you to join us.

Patch is gathering Midlands residents together at the Hollings Special Collections Library at the University of South Carolina's Thomas Cooper Library to watch.

At 8 p.m., Dean Charles Bierbauer of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications (and a former CNN White House correspondent) will join Amanda Loveday (executive director of the S.C. Democratic Party) and Matt Moore (executive director of the S.C. Republican Party) for a panel discussion.

The debate starts at 9 p.m. and ends at 10:30. Light refreshments will be served.

If you can't come to the debate, just tweet your thoughts to #PatchPolitics or @PrezDebatesSC and we'll share them with the world.