Last time, Republicans took a chance on a state with legal recreational marijuana, and it didn’t turn out that well. The moderators from CNBC got confused about the facts, the candidates forgot to answer the questions, and the following day, everyone was angry at everyone else.
So tonight, Reince Priebus and the Republican National Committee have decided to play it safe. They have relocated away from the demon weed to the land of watery lager, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Downside: More pee breaks. Upside: Less sudden feelings of existential dread, no uninvited visualization of the buzzer noise, and the stage lights will look less cool.
Two candidates have been kicked off the main debate stage, because this is Fox Business, and the boss, Roger Ailes, is the only man in the corporate media with the sway to do something like that. So before we start, pour one out for former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. May they once again ascend to the privilege of standing on the main stage for two hours, so they can get their eight minutes to bash the media, attack Hillary Clinton and expound upon America’s great future.
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First, the particulars. The main stage debate starts at 9 p.m. EST, on Fox Business, which you probably can’t find even if you subscribe to cable. So watch it on your phone thanks to the Fox Business livestream here. That way, the pee breaks will not be a problem. The undercard gets going at 7 p.m.
Second, the supplies. This one is all about mass-produced lager. No craft beers. No wine. No hard stuff. And cans. That tinny taste will make all the difference. Bud. Miller. Light. High Life. Milwaukee’s Best. Pabst. Anything “Ice.” And anything from Canada. Because all that stuff tastes the same. Bonus points for those who can dig up a Schlitz or a Blatz. Remember, we are playing it safe. The Democratic debate is coming this Saturday. Not a lot of time to recover.
Third, this is not a real game. Real drinking games are dumb. If you don’t think that is true, you will in a few years. Trust me. So don’t actually follow these rules. And don’t drink and drive.
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And we’re off:
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Take a drink if:
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