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riversedge

(70,186 posts)
Tue Nov 12, 2019, 06:32 PM Nov 2019

DC bars to open early for impeachment mania

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Source: the Hill





By Judy Kurtz - 11/12/19 04:57 PM EST

Restaurant and bar owners in Washington are aiming to cash in on impeachment in a decidedly #thistown way, opening their doors early so the city's politically minded revelers can imbibe as they take in the House's first televised hearings.

The House impeachment inquiry into President Trump's dealings with Ukraine is poised to enter a new phase on Wednesday, with public hearings scheduled in the Intelligence Committee, with more set for Friday.

Duffy's Irish Pub, in the District's H Street NE neighborhood, will feature what it's dubbing "happy hearing hours," with $5 rail drinks and $2 off all drafts and wine during all impeachment hearings. The watering hole — which boasts eight large, flat-screen TVs with a "stadium sound" system — says it's also whipping up a pair of impeachment beverages to mark the occasion. Bartenders will be serving a "Subpoena Colada" and a drink called "James and the Giant Impeachment."

The eatery isn't the only place prepping for all the impeachment action in the House.

Union Pub says it will be open for business at 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, just 10 minutes before the hearing is scheduled to begin. The Capitol Hill tavern will be showing everything impeachment on all its TVs and will be featuring a surplus of specials..................................................

Read more: https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/470140-dc-bars-to-open-early-for-impeachment-mania



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DC bars to open early for impeachment mania
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BumRushDaShow

(128,804 posts)
1. !!!
Tue Nov 12, 2019, 06:36 PM
Nov 2019

bluedye33139

(1,474 posts)
2. May the joy of the impeachment season be with you and yours
Tue Nov 12, 2019, 06:38 PM
Nov 2019

RKP5637

(67,102 posts)
6. "Here's the Season for Impeachment!" la la la ... la la n/t
Tue Nov 12, 2019, 06:47 PM
Nov 2019

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,489 posts)
12. Deck the halls with boughs of subpoenas....
Wed Nov 13, 2019, 01:33 AM
Nov 2019

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la........

RKP5637

(67,102 posts)
14. Yep!!! Great song, great lyrics!!! n/t
Wed Nov 13, 2019, 10:46 AM
Nov 2019

FakeNoose

(32,626 posts)
3. Who'd go to a noisy bar if they want to really hear & see it?
Tue Nov 12, 2019, 06:43 PM
Nov 2019

That's the last place I'd want to be, since I'm planning on watching and listening to everything tomorrow.
Maybe go out and celebrate tomorrow night, but not during the broadcast.

FailureToCommunicate

(14,012 posts)
7. These are bars in D.C. Patrons will hang on every word. Even the taxi drivers in
Tue Nov 12, 2019, 07:53 PM
Nov 2019

Washington know more than the average DUer. We were impressed on a recent trip.

RKP5637

(67,102 posts)
4. ...
Tue Nov 12, 2019, 06:45 PM
Nov 2019

Historic NY

(37,449 posts)
5. I'll have a few breakfast Manhattans...
Tue Nov 12, 2019, 06:46 PM
Nov 2019

to build up my strength.

kiri

(794 posts)
11. Hallo to those who serve
Wed Nov 13, 2019, 12:18 AM
Nov 2019

Thank you for your service.

mitch96

(13,888 posts)
8. So this is just like a big sporting event to "capitalize" on..... uffda............ nt
Tue Nov 12, 2019, 08:55 PM
Nov 2019

ChubbyStar

(3,191 posts)
9. I'll have a BloodytRUMP please!
Tue Nov 12, 2019, 09:15 PM
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YOHABLO

(7,358 posts)
10. I'd be drunk by noon. Needless to say, also unfocused.
Tue Nov 12, 2019, 10:33 PM
Nov 2019

nitpicker

(7,153 posts)
13. I plan on going to the library, turn on their computer, and plug in my earphones
Wed Nov 13, 2019, 05:58 AM
Nov 2019

After all, it's Free! (and I might remember the hearing...)

JudyM

(29,225 posts)
15. Locking
Wed Nov 13, 2019, 08:24 PM
Nov 2019

After review by forum hosts, alerted on for not meeting LBN’s requirement of “important news of national interest.” Good for GD or DC/MD/VA.

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