What folks at Detroit bars had to say while watching the Democratic debates on Tuesday

Bridget Ekis

The Sunrise Movement, Detroit Socialists of America, Metro Detroit for Bernie, and Our Revolution Michigan watch party

Bookie’s Bar N Grille

Larry Suerez, Detroit
“I thought it would be neat to come down and watch [the debate] here,” Suerez said. “Anything that will show that Detroit is a great political town and is really concerned about politics I want to support that, and I think that’s the way we got to be.”

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Bridget Ekis

The Sunrise Movement, Detroit Socialists of America, Metro Detroit for Bernie, and Our Revolution Michigan watch party

Bookie’s Bar N Grille

Larry Suerez, Detroit
“I thought it would be neat to come down and watch [the debate] here,” Suerez said. “Anything that will show that Detroit is a great political town and is really concerned about politics I want to support that, and I think that’s the way we got to be.”

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Bridget Ekis

Elizabeth Warren watch party

Brigg’s

Joanna Vantaram, Howell
“I’m really trying to make a firm decision. Of course [Elizabeth] Warren is at the top of my list, I’m enjoying her strong responses, along with Bernie [Sanders],” Vantaram said. “This is my first party where I’ve said, ‘I like this lady, I want to get behind her.’”

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Bridget Ekis

Elizabeth Warren watch party

Brigg’s

Joanna Vantaram, Howell
“I’m really trying to make a firm decision. Of course [Elizabeth] Warren is at the top of my list, I’m enjoying her strong responses, along with Bernie [Sanders],” Vantaram said. “This is my first party where I’ve said, ‘I like this lady, I want to get behind her.’”

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Bridget Ekis

Marianne Williamson watch party

State Bar & Grill

Katlyn Erdman and son Elvis, Ferndale Katlyn Erdman of Ferndale made a shirt for her 2-year-old son Elvis the morning of July 30. The shirt reads, “We support a conscious love infatuated political conversation.” Erdman continued, “Marianne is our woman… she is us and she is everyone. ... From what she says, she speaks our heart for sure, that’s why we’re here.”

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Bridget Ekis

Marianne Williamson watch party

State Bar & Grill

Katlyn Erdman and son Elvis, Ferndale Katlyn Erdman of Ferndale made a shirt for her 2-year-old son Elvis the morning of July 30. The shirt reads, “We support a conscious love infatuated political conversation.” Erdman continued, “Marianne is our woman… she is us and she is everyone. ... From what she says, she speaks our heart for sure, that’s why we’re here.”

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Bridget Ekis

Pete Buttigieg watch party

Mike’s Pizza Bar

Kevin Cotter, Ferndale
“When I heard about this debate watch party, I thought it would be cool to watch with other Pete supporters,” Cotter said. “It’s great being around like-minded people — even though I’m by myself, I’m enjoying it and I feel like I’m with kindred spirits.”

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Bridget Ekis

Pete Buttigieg watch party

Mike’s Pizza Bar

Kevin Cotter, Ferndale
“When I heard about this debate watch party, I thought it would be cool to watch with other Pete supporters,” Cotter said. “It’s great being around like-minded people — even though I’m by myself, I’m enjoying it and I feel like I’m with kindred spirits.”

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Bridget Ekis

CitizenDetroit watch party

McShane’s Pub

Amy Ramirez, Kansas City
Amy Ramirez and 11 others from the Sunrise Movement traveled 12 hours from Kansas City to Detroit in support of local Democrats. “It’s such a great atmosphere when you’re attending an event like this with other people, so you can also have intellectual conversations with others who may have different opinions.”

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Bridget Ekis

CitizenDetroit watch party

McShane’s Pub

Amy Ramirez, Kansas City
Amy Ramirez and 11 others from the Sunrise Movement traveled 12 hours from Kansas City to Detroit in support of local Democrats. “It’s such a great atmosphere when you’re attending an event like this with other people, so you can also have intellectual conversations with others who may have different opinions.”

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Bridget Ekis

Official DNC watch party

Anchor Bar

Glen Campbell, Seattle
“I’m a supporter of Steve Bullock, we grew up together in the state of Montana. I happened to be in Detroit while this is occurring and I fully support his policies and just like to see him do well on the debate stage,” Campbell said.

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