The debate is tonight on CNN.
Good morning. Here's what you need to know for Thursday, March 10, 2016:
Yet another GOP debate is airing tonight, this time live from Miami on CNN. In the past month, Sen. Marco Rubio from Florida has struggled to stay alive in the presidential race, especially compared to competitors Sen. Ted Cruz from Texas and businessman Donald Trump.
Some are now calling on Rubio to drop out, in the week leading up to the Florida primary, where he's polling well behind Trump.
To help you enjoy tonight’s debate, which could be Rubio’s last, here is The Post’s official Marco Rubio debate drinking game.
1 Drink:
Rubio implores the audience to visit his website
Trump refers to Rubio as “weak” or “lightweight”
Rubio stresses how important this election is
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Rubio brings up Trump University or Trump Steaks
2 Drinks:
Trump mentions that Chris Christie destroyed Rubio in an earlier debate
Someone brings up Rubio’s voting record in the U.S. Senate
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Trump boasts that he will defeat Rubio in his home state of Florida
3 Drinks:
You can see the sweat glistening on Marco Rubio’s face
Rubio repeats something that he previously said
Someone on stage tells Rubio to drop out of the presidential race
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The “Little Marco” insult gets thrown out
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Weather
High of 70. 30 percent chance of rain. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
News
We profiled that new pizza place Uptown. (The Post)
The last VP forum was yesterday. (The Post)
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Check out our coverage of Green Beer Day in Athens. (The Post)
Scores and game times
Do you want the good news or the bad news first?
Good news: men’s basketball forward Tony Campbell won MAC Player of the Year.
Bad news: the women’s basketball team got knocked out of the MAC Tournament.
You might also want to know …
The NASCAR chairman endorsed presidential candidate Donald Trump and is getting a lot of negative pushback. (Washington Post)
George Martin, producer known as the “fifth Beatle” died at age 90. (CNN)
For more global news, check out The New York Times' daily briefing.
Athens bar specials
Pawpurr’s Bar: Half-off drinks from 8-9 p.m.
The Pub: $2.50 well drinks. $2.50 Cali Boy and Vegas Bombs
Red Brick Tavern: $1 well drinks and domestics from 6-9 p.m.
Courtside Pizza: $2 domestic, $3 Jameson, $2.50 Long Islands from 4-9 p.m.
