Today’s the big day in Iowa, when those corn farmers get to fire the first shot in the presidential election. Will they go with Edwards, Obama, or Clinton? Find out tonight at Venue (2808 NE MLK), where the folks behind Progressive Happy Hour plan to tune one of the big screens to the caucus returns, which start rolling in at 6 pm. But show up at 5:30, grab a pint, and start arguing over who you think came out on top in Iowa.

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