25 years ago, a young reporter (me) got a scoop on the president of the United States

Above: At a 1992 campaign rally, John Fletcher directs the Oklahoma Christian University band as the crowd welcomes President George H.W. Bush. (Photo provided by John Fletcher) By Bobby Ross Jr. | therossnews@gmail.com During the 1992 race for the White House, I was a young reporter — all of 24 years old — for the Edmond Evening Sun. In the caveman era before email, the Internet and … Continue reading 25 years ago, a young reporter (me) got a scoop on the president of the United States

Bush wins Edmond, loses America

Bush Wins Edmond, Loses America Happiness In The Eye Of The Be-Voter By BOBBY ROSS JR. / SUN Staff Writer George Nigh couldn’t be happier. Larry Stein could be a whole lot happier. Pat Briley is not as happy as he would like to be, but not as sad as he could be. “Happy times are here again,” Nigh sang jokingly this morning, relishing the election of … Continue reading Bush wins Edmond, loses America

Bush touts family, economy in campaign stop at Oklahoma Christian

Edmond Evening Sun (Edmond, Okla.) Published March 6, 1992 Bush Touts Family, Economy By Bobby Ross Jr., SUN Staff Writer Campaign ’92 came to Edmond in style today as a flag-waving crowd of about 5,000 welcomed President Bush to Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts. A packed Thelma Gaylord Forum exploded with cheers and chants of “Four More Years!” shortly after 9 a.m. today … Continue reading Bush touts family, economy in campaign stop at Oklahoma Christian