Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
‘Shadow presidency’ against Trump has news media obsessed
The notion that a "shadow presidency" is up and running to counter President Trump is very popular in the press at the moment. Multiple news organizations now bandy about such terms as "shadow White House," "shadow government" or "shadow Cabinet." Published February 15, 2017
Majority of Americans say Donald Trump keeps promises, is a strong leader, can bring change: Poll
A new Gallup poll headline has the news: "Americans say Trump keeps promises, is a strong leader." Published February 15, 2017
Inside the Beltway: ‘Media jihad’ against White House an old game
American Spectator columnist Jeffrey Lord notes that the news media is methodically attacking President Trump's staff, one by one. Published February 14, 2017
Inside the Beltway: The numbers are in: Republicans are ‘very happy’ with Trump
Well, that's straightforward enough: "Republicans are very happy with President Trump," reports a new YouGov/Economist poll, which counters the shrill narratives in the news media that suggest GOP voters are now fretful and regretful about their decision to put Mr. Trump in the White House. They're not. Published February 13, 2017
People’s Party plots a comeback for Bernie Sanders following ‘exodus’ of Democrats
They refuse to give up on Sen. Bernie Sanders: Former staffers and campaign workers are determined that the 75-year-old Vermont independent and self-described socialist step back into the political fray. Behold, it's "Draft Bernie for a People's Party." Published February 12, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Their turn now: Pro-lifers march against Planned Parenthood
It's been the season of big marches for progressive and anti-Trump causes. Now it is time for the pro-lifers to have their say. A coalition of five major pro-life organizations has organized 217 rallies in 45 states Saturday, each calling on Congress to defund Planned Parenthood. All the events will be staged outside the organization's local facilities. Published February 9, 2017
Elizabeth Warren has a new book arriving, titled ‘This Fight is Our Fight’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has a new book coming out in a matter of weeks. In a moment of interesting timing, her publisher revealed the news just a few hours after her rigorous speech before the Senate against the confirmation of fellow Sen. Jeff Sessions for U.S. attorney general. Published February 9, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Public’s mood ‘brightened’ with Trump, 51% support his travel ban
Takes one to know one, perhaps. President Trump is having a remarkable influence on the nation's merchants, manufacturers, builders and retailers, and they're vocal about it: 80 percent of the respondents in a business outlook survey believe the nation's business conditions will improve this year -- compared to 44 percent in 2016. The primary reason for the boost in optimism is "clear," the survey analysis noted, citing Mr. Trump and calling the president "a positive game changer for the business community." The research was conducted by McDonald Hopkins, a business advisory and advocacy law firm. Published February 8, 2017
Say bye-bye to $734 billion: U.S. Census reveals current trade deficit numbers
President Trump repeatedly has pointed out just how much money leaves the U.S. due to trade deals, and other factors. The U.S. Census has now revealed in a new report just how much of that money is going bye-bye, and where it's going. The grand total is over $734 billion. Published February 8, 2017
Michael McCaul: ‘Alarming’ increase in homegrown terrorism on U.S. soil
Rep. Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, has released his "Terror Snapshot" for February. The Texas Republican uses the term "alarming" to categorize the threat within the U.S. at the moment. Published February 7, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Democrats warned: Trump rage could backfire
They are angry, sad, scared, outraged. And they complain, march, holler and insist the nation is in "chaos." And so it goes for Democrats and hefty populations of liberals and progressives who are still upset over President Trump's victory. The phenomenon is billed as "Trump derangement syndrome" by Sen. Ted Cruz, political analyst Seton Motley and other observers. But the public may soon develop its own case of derangement fatigue as the appeal of such noisy fare wears thin. Published February 6, 2017
He still gets pomp and circumstance: 21-gun salute for Reagan on his 106th birthday
There's still pomp and circumstance reserved for Ronald Reagan. To mark his 106th birthday on Monday, for example, the Federalist Society will stage a celebration that includes a public debate at a bar in downtown San Francisco. The topic: "Is President Donald Trump Reagan's successor?" Published February 5, 2017
One-quarter of Americans say God will determine the outcome of the Super Bowl: poll
A new poll reveals a faith-based role in America's biggest game. A quarter of Americans say God will determine the outcome of the Super Bowl according to PRRI, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research group. Published February 5, 2017
Cost of the average American wedding reaches record-breaking $35,329
Big fat weddings are still popular. But they will cost you. The price of an average American wedding has reached a record-breaking $35,329 as couples try to provide custom experiences for their guests according to a survey of 13,000 brides who tied the knot last year. Published February 4, 2017
Michael Reagan at CPAC: Keynote speaker at Ronald Reagan Dinner
Conservatives will get some true insider insight at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference -- CPAC -- later this month. Michael Reagan, the eldest child of former President Ronald Reagan, will be the keynote speaker at the American Conservative Union's Ronald Reagan Dinner on Feb. 24, the highlight event of the four-day gathering. The convivial evening is sponsored by the Heritage Foundation. Published February 3, 2017
Another weekend, another outcry: Protesters plan march to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate
The protests keep on coming, just like clockwork. After President Trump took office, women in pink "pussy" hats with multiple causes marched. The following weekend protesters angry over immigration policy descended on the nation's airports. On Saturday angry Floridians plan their own outcry, just as Mr. Trump takes a little break this weekend in the Sunshine State, meeting first lady Melania Trump and son Barron at Mar-a-Lago, his estate in Palm Beach. Published February 2, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Libertarians have some praise for Trump, and big plans for 2018
The Libertarian Party has offered some quiet applause for President Trump, citing his goal of reducing pesky federal government regulations by 75 percent, along with his canny proposal to eliminate two existing regulations whenever a new regulation is proposed. Interesting. The Libertarians have a point of contention, however. Regulations are not neat and uniform, they say, reasoning that some regulations "impose 100 times the burden that others do. So a two-for-one deal won't necessarily result in a net reduction in red tape, bureaucratic obstruction or "needless government meddling" in people's lives. Published February 1, 2017
Inside the Beltway: Curtain goes up on uneasy Democrats bent on drama and distractions
The din of Democrats has gotten loud as the party seeks to recapture its fan base, confront the Trump administration and deliver strategic narratives to an ever-interested news media. Published January 31, 2017
Donald Trump, man of action, has press, Democrats and Hollywood in a dither
Oh the hand-wringing, the outrage, the overuse of the word "chaos," plus endless shrill talking points. The news media, the Democratic Party and Hollywood have stumbled upon reality at last: President Trump is in the White House, taking care of business full speed ahead -- just as he said he would. Livid news organizations, operatives, strategists and movie stars are almost incandescent with rage, as America looks on. The phenomenon will intensify Tuesday when Mr. Trump reveals his nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, likely setting off a whole new round of strategic, carefully crafted narratives that suggest the nation is on the brink of disaster and tumult. Published January 30, 2017
Record number of Muslim refugees entered U.S. in 2016 says new study
As the nation and the White House wrestle with complex immigration issues, some numbers to consider, including the official total of refugees who arrived in U.S. in the last year, and how Americans feel about the phenomenon. Some states took on many refugees; two states had none. A record number of Muslims were among the new arrivals according to new research. Published January 29, 2017
