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Best D.C. Hotels For Getting Your Drink On During the VP Debate

We may be getting sick of campaign overload, but we've been finding some political promos lately that have us re-enthused for the election cycle. In honor of tonight's highly-anticipated Vice Presidential Debates, here's where to go tonight right in the eye of the storm -- Washington, D.C. -- to enhance your Biden/Palin viewing experience. Especially if you may need elk burgers or Chicago cocktails (depending which way you lean, obvi) to get through it.

This list comes to us with a little help from metrocurean:

· Ritz-Carlton's Lobby Bar: Garnish the big veep showdown with something savory: either an elk burger for Sarah Palin (uh, you know, "moose meat") or mini chicken pot pies for Joe Biden. For viewers needing a little liquid strength, choose between Palin's Pit Bull (Bacardi Limon, cranberry juice, Red Bull) and Biden's Not-So-Average-Joe (Southern Comfort, Curacao, fresh lemon and lime, grenadine).

· The Mayflower Hotel: The Town & Country bar is doing some voter tallying of its own, with barman Sambonn Lek's presidential-themed cocktails. Place your vote for either the Arizona Sunset (tequila, prickly pear syrup, orange juice) or Chicago Cocktail (Remy Martin VSOP, bitters, triple sec), both running $11.95.

· The Madison: Let your taste buds do the decision-making here. The hotel's PostScript bar is running a popularity contest between McCain and Obama's favorite dishes to eat and prepare. It's shrimp (McCain) versus chili (Obama). (We just hope there's a veggie chili version for those liberal elitists.)

· JW Marriott: The JW's 1331 Bar is hosting debate night parties with red, white, and blue cocktails: Grand Old Potable (GOP), On the Fence, and Left of the Isle. Campaign chow includes Left Wings with spicy Asian dipping sauce, Right Wings with Texas honey bbq, and Undecide'r Sliders. Poll counts will be posted on Tuesdays through Nov. 4.

[Photo: BBC]