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Local Democrats Gather for DNC Watch Party

Speeches by Elizabeth Warren and Bill Clinton were the big draw at Wednesday's watch party at the San Mateo County Democratic Party headquarters.

 

Volunteers and supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and other local Democratic candidates gathered Wednesday night at the in Belmont to watch the evening's broadcast of the Democratic National Convention.

Several involved Democrats from San Mateo and other surrounding cities have been a big part of the local effort.

A second watch party, called "Charlotte by the Bay," will be held Thursday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m., the highlight of which will be President Barack Obama's acceptance of his party's nomination.

The San Mateo County Democratic Party headquarters is located at 650 El Camino Real in Belmont. For more information, go to www.sanmateodemocrats.org.

 

PATCH WANTS TO KNOW - Did you watch the DNC Wednesday night? What did you think of the speeches? Tell us in the comments below.

 

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