Politics, Pancakes, Political Punditry: ABC News’ Ann Compton Serves Up Stories from the White House Press Pool By Josh Veverka Nov+Dec 2019 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. Delegate Marcus Simon (D) and Angie Delboy, chair of the NV/RPAC Trustees, engage in conversation before the 2019 Politics & Pancakes Breakfast. 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. 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). 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. Senator Jennifer Boysko (D) catches up with Ann Compton before listening to the journalist’s presentation. Ann Compton grabs a selfie with NVAR President-Elect Nicholas Lagos following her outstanding keynote address, which received a standing ovation. Categorized with: Realtor® Advocacy Realtor® Professionalism