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Politics, Pancakes, Political Punditry: ABC News’ Ann Compton Serves Up Stories from the White House Press Pool

Ann Compton
Legendary White House Correspondent Ann Compton captivates the Politics & Pancakes crowd with stories from her 40+ years as a journalist.

 

A SOLD-OUT CROWD of over 100 Realtors® joined 26 elected officials for the 2019 Politics & Pancakes Breakfast – the kick-off to the annual NVAR Convention and Trade Show. Senior ABC News White House Correspondent Ann Compton shared anecdotes from her years covering the President, including her experience traveling with President George W. Bush on September 11, 2001.


Marcus Simon
Delegate Marcus Simon (D) and Angie Delboy, chair of the NV/RPAC Trustees, engage in conversation before the 2019 Politics & Pancakes Breakfast.

Gerry Connolly
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D) is always happy to attend the convention-day breakfast and get the chance to meet with NVAR Members like Derrick Swaak, NVAR’s 2019 Secretary/Treasurer.

politics and pancakes networking
Northern Virginia elected officials love the networking opportunities at the Politics & Pancakes Breakfast as much as NVAR members. Here, Alexandria City Councilman John Taylor Chapman (D) chats with Virginia Realtors® board member Matt Kahn and Delegate Vivian Watts (D).

Pat Herrity Dick Saslaw
Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity (R) takes the opportunity to sit down for breakfast with Senate Minority Leader Dick Saslaw (D). More than 25 local, state and federal legislators joined the morning program.

Jennifer Boysko
Senator Jennifer Boysko (D) catches up with Ann Compton before listening to the journalist’s presentation.
Ann Compton selfie with Nicholas Lagos
Ann Compton grabs a selfie with NVAR President-Elect Nicholas Lagos following her outstanding keynote address, which received a standing ovation.
 
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