It better be a hell of a speech.
With health care on life support and Republicans rejuvenated by their unlikely election victory in Massachusetts, President Barack Obama will have his rhetorical work cut out for him when he delivers his first State of the Union address at 8 p.m.
One lucky Kansas Citian has a prime seat for the event. Anita Maltbia, the executive director of the Green Impact Zone, received an invite from the White House to sit in the First Lady's box -- an honor reserved for just 20 people.
For the rest of us, Democratic groups have organized several watch parties around town.
Organizing for America
Californos Restaurant
4124 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, Mo.
7 p.m.
For more information, call 816-830-3786
National Democratic Party Asian American Caucus
US-NDPAAC Headquarters
9520 James A Reed Rd, Suite # D, Kansas City, Mo.
7:30 p.m.
For more information, call 816-372-1873
Kansas Democratic Party
Fox & the Hound
10428 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Ks.
For more information, call 913-314-6029.
Kansas Democratic Party
Old Chicago
2329 Iowa St., Lawrence, KS 66046
For more information, call 785-608-8284.
If you think Obama is an African-born communist whose election is a sign of the End Times -- or you just fear the President is condemning your grandchildren to eternal debt -- sorry. We couldn't find any Republican watch parties. But post 'em in the comments section if you know of any conservative gatherings.
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