Morning Buzz for 1/10/08—Myrtle Beach Debates
Today, many people in our area are buzzing about the GOP debate set to take place tonight at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. On Wednesday, members of the national media flew in to Myrtle Beach. Little by little, satellite trucks and news crews started filling up the parking lot and grassy areas along Oak Street. I drove by the convention center and there was already a lot of activity. Mostly spectators, taking a look at the "Mount Myrtle Beach" sand sculpture.Myrtle Beach is hosting both Republican and Democratic presidential debates in preparation for South Carolina’s early primaries later this month. The Chamber of Commerce and area businesses have been preparing for a large influx of people. Some stores and restaurants expect to see a big increase in business thanks to the debates. And traffic in and around the convention center will be redirected at times, and definitely very busy.
What kind of impact do you think the debate today, and the one 11 days later will have on our area? What kind of impact do you think they will have on you? Do you plan to watch the debates? Do you think you’ll run into traffic on your way to work? Did you snap a picture of the cool sand sculpture?
-Lyra
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on 01/10 at 03:38 AM
I would think that the biggest impact would be traffic. It’ll be like both bike weeks and Christmas all wrapped up into one..except worse..bikers have manners and arent near as loud as political people.
It’ll be interesting to watch the numbers climb on highway accidents and deaths during these periods.
I wont be watching the debates, I’ll depend heavily on my favorite news-people to keep me updated. Pretty much the same way that I cant bring myself to suffer through watching a golf game when it is easier to just catch Matt Lincoln for the highlights.
Hopefully being over an hour away from the beach, we wont feel the effects of increased traffic, however I do predict a slight decrease in alcohol related drinks over the following weeks, that could stem out to surrounding counties. Political people drink…ALOT!