LA Press Club Presidential Debate Is On! - Campaign '08: Is the Press Doing Its Job?

ADVISORY

Thursday, September 25, 2008
For Immediate Release
LA Press Club – 323.669.8081

Who – The Los Angeles Press Club members and supporters; journalists, public affairs professionals and others

Moderator - Kitty Felde, Senior Reporter at KPCC 89.3 FM

Panelists - Ted Johnson, Managing Editor of Variety and in charge of http://www.wilshireandwashington.com/, the blog that investigates and reports on the connections between politics, celebrities and the entertainment industry; Bill Welch, Reporter with USA Today; and Andrew Breitbart, conservative commentator who runs his own site, http://www.breitbart.com/, and writes for the Washington Times.

What – "Campaign '08: Is the Press Doing Its Job?"

When – Thursday, September 25, 2008. Reception @ 7 p.m. Program starts @ 7:45 p.m.

Where – The Steve Allen Theater at the LA Press Club; 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 90027; Plenty of free parking behind the building (enter off of Berendo Street); Click here for a map; Metro: Red line, Sunset/Vermont station

Why – The presidential race is only 40 days away. Financial crisis or not, the LA Press Club debate is on. It promises to be a lively one! Will issues and policies matter in this presidential election or will the carefully designed images of the candidates be what turns out the vote? And can the press make the difference?

FYI – Open to the public. Free to Press Club Members; $10 all others in advance or $20 at the door (you can join the Press Club that night). Snacks and drinks included. R.S.V.P. to rsvp@lapressclub.org. (Buy Your Tickets Now and Save)

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