The top two Democratic candidates for the Democratic Presidential nomination in round one at the Detroit debate were Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Yes there were eight other candidates on the stage with them, but the bulk of the exposure were on these two front running candidates. The debate was hosted by CNN, and to the surprise of some answers to a few questions seemed to agree with the current presidents policies.
The Presidential Debate Watch by the Ben Franklin Club was held at Blackstones Bar and Grill, where the food was delicious and the drinks tall and smooth. Tonight is part two of the Presidential Debate which will feature all three local representatives running for president. They are U. S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) and Corey Booker (NJ), as well as NYC' beloved Mayor Bill de Blasio. The big names will be former Vice-President Joe Biden, California Senator Kamala Harris, and five other longshot candidates.
The debate will begin at 8 PM and the Ben Franklin Club will be toasting the candidates for the second night at Blackstones Bar and Grill located at 3713 Riverdale Avenue between West 236th and West 238th Streets. Below are photos from night one.
Above - 81st A.D. District Leader (and announced candidate for city council in 2021) watches the debate closely trying to pick up what to do, and what not to do.
Below - Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Chief of Staff to Congressman Eliot Engel Bill Weitz enjoy the debate with other members of the Ben Franklin Club.
