The Long Beach Area Republican Party will host a watching party during presidential candidate John McCain’s acceptance speech Thursday, at 6:00pm on the rooftop of Smooth’s Sports Grille.  

Republican candidate for the 54th Assembly seat, Gabriella Holt, will speak at the event, according to a Press-Telegram blog posting.  Holt will face Democrat Bonnie Lowenthal in the November election.

RSVP can be made to [email protected].

By Ryan ZumMallen, Managing Editor