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Jennifer Harper

Jennifer Harper

A graduate of Syracuse University, Jennifer Harper writes the daily Inside the Beltway column and provides additional coverage of breaking national news, plus long-term trends in politics, media issues, public opinion, popular culture, Hollywood foibles and “eureka” moments in health and science.

She has been a frequent broadcast commentator on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, C-SPAN, Voice of America, Citadel Broadcasting, Talk Radio Network and other news organizations. Born in Elizabeth, N.J., Ms. Harper grew up in Texas and arrived in Washington in time for Watergate -- and has been tracking the political and media landscape ever since.

She is an active member of the American Federation of TV Radio Artists and Screen Actors Guild. She has won 14 journalism awards during her years at The Washington Times.

To read Jennifer Harper's Inside the Beltway columns, click here. Contact her at jharper@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Jennifer Harper

Pennsylvania Democrat Conor Lamb shows his prowess with an AR-15 in a campaign ad released in January. He won the special election. (Conor Lamb)

Inside the Beltway: Democrats on the verge of identity crisis

Jubilant Democrats and much of the news media have proclaimed that Democrat Conor Lamb's microscopic victory over Republican Rick Saccone is a glorious symbol. Though Mr. Lamb received a mere 641 votes more than his opponent in the Pennsylvania race, his fans insist it is an automatic bellwether signaling the inevitable defeat of the GOP in the midterms and beyond — a predictable narrative. Published March 14, 2018

President Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday marked the debut of "MAGA Direct," a live video feed delivered via social media and designated websites which bypasses traditional broadcast outlets. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: MAGA Direct: Trump trumps the media again

MAGA lives on. President Trump has dropped "Make America Great Again" — aka MAGA — as a campaign motto, opting instead for "Keep America Great." The ever canny president, however, has reinvented "MAGA" with a greater purpose. That would be "MAGA Direct," another slap at the hostile press from Mr. Trump. Published March 11, 2018

Talk radio host Michael Savage. (Hachette Book Group) ** FILE **

Michael Savage has decided not to run for the U.S. Senate in California

Talk radio kingpin Michael Savage recently told his 7 million listeners that he felt a strong calling to run for the U.S. Senate seat in California. The popular host followed up with a statement spelling out his intended platform and issues of importance as a potential lawmaker. But no more. Mr. Savage has changed his mind. Published March 9, 2018

Besides the mega-march against gun violence in the nation's capital on March 24, some 500 "sibling marches" are planned in all 50 states, and several nations overseas. (Everytown for Gun Safety)

Inside the Beltway: 500 gun control marches each get a $5,000 boost to cover expenses

Gone are the often spontaneous political rallies of yore, when hippies and their ilk simply hit the streets for a cause. The upcoming March For Our Lives rallies planned around the nation in response to the Parkland school shooting last month are meticulously organized, bear carefully calibrated messages and boast vigorous social media. Published March 6, 2018

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with steel and aluminum executives in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump coverage still 90% negative, says new study

It has been a pattern since President Trump was inaugurated well over a year ago. Coverage of the White House on the "Big Three" broadcast networks -- ABC, CBS and NBC -- remains 91 percent negative, according to a new study by the Media Research Center, which has been tracking the phenomenon since Mr. Trump took office. Published March 6, 2018

At the polling place in the Lone Star State: voters leave the town courthouse after casting their ballot in Blanco, Texas. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Texas test case: Democrats gallop to the polls

Midterm fever has appeared out of nowhere. The Texas primaries are Tuesday, and analysts are already reading the proverbial tea leaves to determine the implications for the rest of the nation. The possible take away message: as Democrats fantasize of "flipping" seats in GOP strongholds in Texas and elsewhere, Republicans must light a fire under their own voters, or else. Published March 5, 2018

President Trump has a new and comprehensive voter survey that's being circulated by his 2020 reelection campaign. It has 32 questions. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: The president wants to know: Do you ‘publicly admit’ support for Trump?

President Trump's fans have long been subject to hostility, contempt and personal attacks from the news media, assorted Democrats, entertainers and political rivals. It's almost unprecedented. Mr. Trump himself is addressing that phenomenon in "Listening to America," a comprehensive, 32-question voter survey being circulated by his 2020 reelection campaign. Published March 4, 2018

The Republican National Committee has been tracking Rep. Adam B. Schiff’s media appearances, as related to the Russian collusion probe. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Adam Schiff’s strategy includes the power of 227 TV appearances

"Rep. Adam Schiff has used the House's Russia investigation as his big break, becoming a near-constant presence on cable TV to raise his profile," reports a Republican National Committee analysis, which based this conclusion on news coverage from Politico, CNN, C-SPAN, and other sources, including Nexis. Here is what they found. Published February 27, 2018