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)bluedye33139
(1,474 posts)RKP5637
(67,102 posts)KY_EnviroGuy
(14,489 posts)Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la........
RKP5637
(67,102 posts)FakeNoose
(32,626 posts)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)Washington know more than the average DUer. We were impressed on a recent trip.
RKP5637
(67,102 posts)Historic NY
(37,449 posts)to build up my strength.
kiri
(794 posts)Thank you for your service.
mitch96
(13,888 posts)ChubbyStar
(3,191 posts)YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)nitpicker
(7,153 posts)After all, it's Free! (and I might remember the hearing...)
JudyM
(29,225 posts)After review by forum hosts, alerted on for not meeting LBNs requirement of important news of national interest. Good for GD or DC/MD/VA.
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