Tag: CPAC2017

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Authors Note: Due to the large number of interviews we elected to post multiple videos in a few posts. This will be the first of a short series. Videos are at the bottom of this page.

First, a CPAC Recap

Sandwiched between the front half and back quarter of the hall, the media section was dead quiet during the speeches. The media’s mostly younger faces were either stoic, smug, or somewhat bemused by the theater of it all. President Trump came to thank and rally his base and the media plebs wouldn’t have any of it. When the crowd roared with approval, the bearded, horned-rimmed New York Times writers and pantsuit brigades at CNN and Yahoo! “News” sniffed contempt.

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Most of the big wigs are being shown live on the news. From Media Row, so far we have had the pleasure of watching Sen. Ted Cruz, Gov. Scott Walker, Kellyanne Conway, Betsy DeVos, Reince Priebus, and others. We are taking a Secret Service hotel sterilization break due to Vice President Pence coming.

Like most political conventions, the real action is outside in the halls, breakout rooms, and media stars (Jesse Watters is very popular). This convention is part post-election celebration, part thanking the faithful, and part planning for the future. The one takeaway from today thus far was seeing the elusive Steve Bannon telling the crowd he is intent on ensuring every promise Trump made will be fulfilled.

With my trusty “producer” and good friend Melissa @6foot2inhighheels, we are scoring interviews while competing against actual reporters and real media outlets. Tenacity is the key to success!