Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Ramaswamy heads north for New Hampshire campaign swing
The seemingly indefatigable Vivek Ramaswamy heads for New Hampshire to begin a "multi-day swing through the Granite State," according to his campaign. The ambitious visit begins Friday and will include five town hall meetings, two public breakfasts and the Reagan-Coolidge Dinner, hosted by the Cheshire County GOP in the town of Keene. Published October 5, 2023
DeSantis strikes back
His campaign calls it the "Ron DeSantis Comeback." Published October 4, 2023
Public trusts Republicans more on key issues, Gallup survey shows
Partisan discord and jittery voters seem to be the hallmarks of politics at the moment. The Republican Party has managed to sneak by Democratic Party rivals, however, according to a major pollster. Published October 3, 2023
All booked up
The Independent Women's Forum's Education Freedom Center has a thought or two about Banned Books Week -- an annual event sponsored by the American Library Association that is underway through Saturday at many libraries, bookstores and schools around the nation. Published October 2, 2023
Flu, other shots becoming a partisan matter, survey reveals
Americans are pondering their annual flu shot along with a new COVID-19 vaccine at the moment. It's complicated. And yes, there are partisan differences here. Published October 1, 2023
Public wants politicians to live moral lives
Old-school manners, morality and good behavior: Do they still matter in politics? Yes, indeed they do, according to voters themselves -- who have witnessed some shenanigans among elected officials over the years. Published September 28, 2023
Republican party commits outreach to huge potential voting group
"The Republican Party is not only celebrating the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to our great country, but we're doubling down on our investment in growing our party by engaging with Hispanic voters on why, where, and how to vote early," Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel said in a written statement shared with Inside the Beltway. Published September 27, 2023
California under scrutiny as GOP candidates gather for debate
Republican presidential hopefuls will be in for a treat Wednesday when they gather for their second candidate debate at the spectacular Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. The Republican National Committee, however, has issued a fact-based report on the event that offers insight for the hopefuls themselves -- but not much love for the host state. Published September 26, 2023
Trump’s approval among voters polled improved since his reluctant departure from office
Are some voters suffering from buyer's remorse? Could be. Consider these findings from an ABC News/Washington Post poll released Sunday. Opinions of former President Donald Trump appear to be changing for the better since he left the White House. Published September 25, 2023
Public’s view of politics slipping, now ‘unrelentingly negative’
"Americans have long been critical of politicians and skeptical of the federal government. But today, Americans' views of politics and elected officials are unrelentingly negative, with little hope of improvement on the horizon," noted a wide-reaching Pew Research Center survey released Tuesday. Published September 21, 2023
Midnight in Biden’s America
Fans of President Ronald Reagan will recall a signature phrase that the 40th president used in his campaign and after he won the White House. That phrase was "It's morning in America," and it originated in a 1984 political commercial -- deemed at the time as "one of the most effective campaign spots ever broadcast" by none other than The New York Times. Published September 20, 2023
Kat Timpf readies for 2024 and ‘how stupid things are going to get’
So what does Kat Timpf -- media personality, writer, comedian, libertarian commentator and Fox News regular -- have to say about the 2024 presidential election campaign? "None of us are prepared for just how stupid things are going to get between now and November of 2024," she notes in an exclusive written statement to Inside the Beltway. Published September 19, 2023
Mark Levin’s new book centered upon a clear mission
Behold: A new book by a longtime national talk radio host was ranked No. 1 on Amazon before it was even published. That would be "The Democrat Party Hates America" by Mark R. Levin, released Tuesday and centered on a clear mission. Published September 18, 2023
Dread factor affecting both sides of the political aisle in runup to 2024 election
A Fox News poll of registered voters asked: "If the 2024 presidential election is a rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, will you look forward to it or dread it?" Exactly half of the respondents overall -- 50% -- said they would dread an electoral bout between the former president and the current president. Published September 17, 2023
Pray, Vote, Stand Summit comes to Washington
There's a significant gathering in the nation's capital this weekend -- and the name of the event tells all. The third annual Pray Vote Stand Summit opens Friday at a historic hotel in Washington and includes a roster of 48 high-profile speakers with much on their minds. Published September 14, 2023
The $10.2 billion election
A record-breaking number of political campaign ads are about to arrive in the media marketplace, touting the abilities of presidential candidates as well as those running in congressional and gubernatorial elections. Published September 13, 2023
Trump campaign totals up its Iowa assets
Former President Donald Trump and his campaign team have tallied up his recent visits to Iowa, advising that Mr. Trump has already visited the Hawkeye State six times this year, with stops in Davenport, Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids, Ames, and two visits to Des Moines -- one of them for the Iowa State Fair, of course. Published September 12, 2023
What if Biden bows out?
Some are already wondering what would happen if President Biden chooses against running for reelection in 2024. That politically important election year will be here before we know it. Published September 11, 2023
Megyn Kelly to interview Donald Trump for first time since epic debate exchange
Their epic on-air exchange during a Republican presidential debate on Aug. 6, 2015, was must-see TV. That would be an encounter between then-Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly, and then-Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump. It drew an audience of 24 million viewers, according to Nielsen at the time, and was deemed "the highest-rated non-sports cable telecast of all time," according to Variety's review of the event that year. Published September 10, 2023
Pence recalls times of yore with Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence is running for president in 2024, and his campaign theme is "Rediscover America's Promise." Mr. Pence took time off the campaign trail to appear at a town hall hosted by SiriusXM. He also weighed in on his experiences in the White House -- including time spent with then-President Donald Trump. Published September 7, 2023
