Making the Presidential Debate Fun

There is no question the Presidential debates are important, there an opportunity for the public to see the candidates go head to head and make their stand on different issues. These debates can also be very important for younger voters who may not watch the news and keep up with what is going on, they can throw on the debate for an hour and a half and get caught up. However many college aged students don’t want to spend the time doing this and are pretty busy. There is no question the debates can be boring, but why not make it fun. My idea is a way for college students to get caught up with the candidates and also get ready for a night out at the same time. For students over the age of this is a fun way to get a few drinks in you and be ready for the election all at the same time.

Rules:
1. Split your group into two teams, team McCain and team Obama, remember the team doesn’t have to be a reflection of political views.
2. First for every time your candidate avoids the question and doesn’t answer it directly, bottoms up for one gulp.
3. For each time you’re your candidate phrases a response with “Obama/McCain will say” take two gulps.
4. For each time Senator McCain says Maverick have a half a drink, but make sure you cheers with your team first, only the McCain team drinks.
5. When Senator Obama mentions “change” the Obama squad enjoys half a beverage.
6. Social: for each time “Joe the Plumber” is mentioned everybody has a drink.

Remember this is for those of you who are of age, but if you are underage feel free to substitute in a different non-alcoholic drink. Those of you that played during the final debate that team McCain ended up drinking more as both teams drank for the many Joe the Plumber comments and McCain referenced what Obama may say more often than Obama did.