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2016 Presidential Debate Drinking Game

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Modified: Aug 7, 2025 · Published: Sep 21, 2016 by becomebetty · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

It's an American ritual that happens every 4 years. It's even more exciting when there is no incumbent president and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Worst of all, the decision is up to your fellow Americans (the ones who show up anyways). Brace yourselves and have a party because we're all screwed! The game card is below with a list of Buzzwords. Copy and paste it on to a sheet of paper, pass those pages out and laugh away. If you are having company, suggested items are also listed that can make a party more fun.

Laugh, cry, and have a get together because it maybe the end of days. If you are drinking alcohol, always drink responsibly. I am not responsible for alcohol poisoning, diabetes, or any other condition that you may develop, especially if this is a high scoring game. With the candidates, let's be honest, who really knows what's going to come out of either of their mouths. So know your limits and have fun. Most important, remember to laugh and laugh with your friends on this one.

Debate dates & times are as follows:

Presidential DebateDatePlaceTime
 Presidential Debate Sep 26 Hofstra University 9-10:30 PM ET
Presidential DebateOct 9Washington University (St. Louis)9-10:30 PM ET
Presidential DebateOct 19UNLV9-10:30 PM ET

TV Channels - Each debate will be broadcast live on C-SPAN, ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, as well as all cable news channels including CNN, Fox News and MSNBC among others.

The 2016 Presidential Debate Drinking Game How To Play:

Here are the drinking buzz words for each.

First, have your friends choose a side: Trump or Clinton (If Gary Johnson gets enough support I'll add him in). It can be for who you are supporting or who you just can't stand!

Every time the candidate says the buzz words on your sides list, have a sip! (This might be a high scoring game, I would like you to survive this game)

Copy and paste this alphabetized list of "buzz"words to drink to onto a word document, make copies for everyone and have lots of drinks ready! Too many buzzwords? Circle the ones you can keep track of!

Clinton “Buzzwords”Trump “Buzzwords”
College AffordabilityAmnesty
Common SenseBenghazi
EducationChina
FamiliesEmails
Gun ControlFailed
Hard Working AmericansIllegal Immigration
LeadershipMake America Great Again
Living WageNAFTA
ImmigrationNational Security
Middle ClassObamacare
Police Brutality“Radical”
ProgressiveReagan
ObamaRegulation
One PercentSocialism
QualifiedSeptember 11th
Rich/WealthyTerrorism
Steady LeadershipTrade
TogetherVeterans
WomenWall

Bonus Drinks:

Clinton:  If she has a medical "episode" or coughing fit of 5 coughs or more

Trump:  If he makes fun of anyone in the audience or moderator. Super Extra Bonus point if Trump calls Clinton a deplorable

Suggested Items to Serve (or keep items classified until guests are briefed and vetted):

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Have a blue drink:wp-1473287576706.jpg I'm Feeling Blue Martini or use food color to your favorite drink or get ideas on the Drinks Page. Red for Republican (Grenadine is great for coloring drinks also) and blue for democrat.

Cheers!

 

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  1. theurbenlife says

    September 26, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    This is great!! 🙂 Haha

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  2. bsickles says

    October 06, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    Well, if you played my game you might not have survived past the first question. I wish we could legally do the betting thing in the states the way you guys do. Next debate is Sunday.

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