Biden Campaign Press Release - Biden Supporters Announce Statewide Debate Watch Parties in Iowa

Des Moines, IA (October 29, 2007) - On Tuesday night, Senator Joe Biden will participate in MSNBC's democratic debate at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. Today, supporters across Iowa announced statewide debate watch parties, where they will gather to discuss Senator Biden's growing momentum in the Hawkeye State.

A total of 11 Iowa state legislators have endorsed Senator Biden to date, including House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Speaker Pro Tem Polly Bukta, State Senator Joe Seng, and McKinley Bailey, the youngest member of the Iowa State Legislature and a returning Iraq veteran. And recently, Senator Biden became the first Democrat in Iowa—and in the nation—to receive a newspaper endorsement for president. The Storm Lake Times opined, "Biden is our choice for the nomination for the powerful personal story he ! shares, for his deep knowledge of international affairs, and for his long record of exemplary service in the United States Senate."

Details on debate watch parties around Iowa are below:

Des Moines:

Angelo's Pizza

1310 Grand Avenue

West Des Moines, IA

Time: 7:00 PM

Contact: Raena Davis/515-440-2008

Waterloo:

Monica's Piano Bar

324 East 4th Street

Waterloo, IA

Time: 7:30 PM

Contact: Josh Alcorn/319-433-6285

Elkader:

Home of Rosemary and Roger Thomas

17658 Domino Road

Elkader, IA

Time: 7:00 PM

Contact: Ryan Keenan /563-556-5106

Davenport:

Home of Pat Johnson and Cheri Canier

1800 East Deer Creek Road

Clinton, IA

Time: 7:30 PM

Contact: Andy Amsler/302-559-7310

Cedar Rapids:

Home of Sara Riley

390 Green Valley Terrace

Cedar Rapids, IA

Time: 7:30 PM

Contact: Jennifer Huson/319-366-0218

Iowa City:

Rick's Grille and Spirits

1705 South First Ave

Iowa City, IA

Time: 7:45 PM

Contact: Holly Savage/319-331-9389

Osceola:

Home of Linda and U.J. Booth

1011 Harken Hills Drive

Osceola, IA

Time: 7:30 PM

Contact: Katrina Arnold/720-936-7754

Dubuque:

Teri & John Goodman

1306 Tomahawk Drive

Dubuque, IA

Time: 7:30 PM

Contact: Ellen Goodman/563-542-6421

Council Bluffs:

Home of Linda Rhatigan

502 North Sierra Drive

Council Bluffs, IA

Time: 7:30 PM

Contact: David Sabados/712-322-1880

Ottumwa:

Home of John Anderson

101 Hill Avenue

Ottumwa, IA

Contact: John Anderson/641-226-2841