Tennessee politicians play prominent national roles

November 8, 2002, Friday, BC cycle Tennessee politicians play prominent national roles BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 783 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Smart and ambitious, he’s considered potential presidential material – and he’s from Tennessee. Actually, he’s not one man but three. Tennessee boasts a trio of prominent politicians playing high-profile national roles, highlighted Friday by U.S. Rep. Harold Ford Jr.’s announcement that he … Continue reading Tennessee politicians play prominent national roles

Enthusiastic Crowd Greets President on UCO Campus

By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Oklahoman EDMOND, Okla. — As President Clinton stepped back on stage and waved a final goodbye about 5:15 p.m. Friday, Kerri Schumacher couldn’t help but lose control. Jumping up and down, the University of Central Oklahoma senior let out a scream and laughed with the kind of excitement usually reserved for lottery winners. Or people who brush hands with the … Continue reading Enthusiastic Crowd Greets President on UCO Campus

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