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Gridiron Club
1999-03-21T09:28:43-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/fb6/121957-m.jpgAndrew Glass, Executive Committee Member of the Gridiron Club, discussed the annual Gridiron dinner held for Washington’s media elite. He talked about the role Washington dinners have, the nexus of politicians and reporters, the social aspects of the evenings, how relationships change when reporters and politicians become friends, and answered questions regarding membership and history of the Gridiron. He commented on the performance of skits poking fun at the different political parties. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.
Andrew Glass, Executive Committee Member of the Gridiron Club, discussed the annual Gridiron dinner held for Washington’s media elite. He…
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Andrew Glass, Executive Committee Member of the Gridiron Club, discussed the annual Gridiron dinner held for Washington’s media elite. He talked about the role Washington dinners have, the nexus of politicians and reporters, the social aspects of the evenings, how relationships change when reporters and politicians become friends, and answered questions regarding membership and history of the Gridiron. He commented on the performance of skits poking fun at the different political parties. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. close
Andrew Glass, Executive Committee Member of the Gridiron Club, discussed the annual Gridiron dinner held for Washington’s media elite. He… read more
Andrew Glass, Executive Committee Member of the Gridiron Club, discussed the annual Gridiron dinner held for Washington’s media elite. He talked about the role Washington dinners have, the nexus of politicians and reporters, the social aspects of the evenings, how relationships change when reporters and politicians become friends, and answered questions regarding membership and history of the Gridiron. He commented on the performance of skits poking fun at the different political parties. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. close
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