Barney’s Beanery in Santa Monica held a “Roadhouse Official Beer Vote” of the presidential candidates by labeling 2 draft beer spigots “McCain” (Bud Light) and “Obama” (Stella Artois), and selling the brews at a discounted price from Tuesday, October 28 through Tuesday, November 4th at 8 p.m. when polls closed. Obama won 447 to Mc Cain’s 400.
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