January 21, 2012
Ellis Cross
By now we have all formed opinions about Newt Gingrich’s family issues. I predicted they would come up in the campaign even after he tried to put the conversation to bed by pleading his case of redemption and forgiveness. I had the pleasure of meeting Newt’s brother Randy Gingrich while attending a Tea Party Convention, ...
January 20, 2012
Ellis Cross
After a long day preparing to cover the South Carolina Primary I am exhausted.
January 20, 2012
Ellis Cross
I just left the CNN Southern Republican Presidential Debate in the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston South Carolina. People who have been following me on this adventure of the Cross Reference (on the road) know that I took the trip because I have an internship with the Tea Party. It’s been great. Many of the ...
January 19, 2012
Ellis Cross
It’s the night before the big trip. I’m going to the presidential debates in South Carolina to cover the event for the Tea Party. I’ll also be there for the primary. I filled out the clearance information for CNN a couple of weeks ago and got the word last Sunday that I have been cleared ...
January 19, 2012
Ellis Cross
I made it. Im in my hotel room just next door to the convention center where tonight CNN will be broadcasting the presidential debates live. The broadcast starts at 8:00 p.m. EST and will go until approximately 10:00 p.m. EST. Look for me in the audience. I’ve checked in with tonight’s moderator and CNN Anchor, ...