Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Nikki Haley’s ambitious campaign rocks New Hampshire
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley reveals that she has hosted campaign events in every single county in New Hampshire, according to a new campaign message shared with Inside the Beltway. Published September 6, 2023
Mike Pence releases ‘Go Home for Dinner’ one year after previous book
Republican presidential hopeful Mike Pence has a new book arriving. Let's look at a little history. Simon & Schuster published a book titled "So Help Me God" by Mr. Pence on Nov. 15, 2022. The former vice president has more to share, however. His new, forthcoming book is titled "Go Home for Dinner: Advice on How Faith Makes a Family and Family Makes a Life," and will be released Nov. 14 -- almost a year to the day since his last offering. Published September 5, 2023
Sen. Mitt Romney on the ‘screaming and shouting’
Sen. Mitt Romney has cited a certain pattern of behavior on Capitol Hill which is not productive, he said. Published September 4, 2023
Ronald Reagan’s Labor Day proclamation from 1988
"We salute working people because they have built our land with skill, energy, and resourcefulness, transforming raw materials into a shining edifice of freedom and prosperity. On Labor Day we recognize these achievements and reflect on the meaning and dignity of work and on the values it protects and strengthens -- the values we as a nation hold most dear," Ronald Reagan noted in his 1988 proclamation. Published September 3, 2023
The rise of ‘old’ politicians likely to continue
"Despite recent calls for term limits and age limits in leadership, Americans should get used to aging politicians for better or worse," said William J. Kole, the recently retired New England editor for The Associated Press and the author of a forthcoming book with an intriguing title: "The Big 100: The New World of Super-Aging." Published August 31, 2023
Fox News, Univision announce moderators for second GOP presidential debate
Mark your calendars: Fox News Media revealed Wednesday that network hosts Stuart Varney and Dana Perino will co-moderate the second Republican presidential primary debate of the 2024 election, set to take place Sept. 27 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, and airing on Fox Business Network. Published August 30, 2023
Road rage raging more than ever on nation’s highways
Driving has become a greater challenge these days. A unique study tells all. "Violent road rage incidents are on the rise nationwide," reports a Forbes study of this disturbing trend, which was based on a survey of those behind the wheel. Published August 29, 2023
New bill would provide lift for local news
Local news organizations have struggled to survive in recent years. The news has not been good. But that may change. Help could be on the way, though. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Pennsylvania Republican, and Andre Carson, Indiana Democrat, are the first official co-sponsors of the Community News & Small Business Support Act, according to Editor and Publisher, an industry source. Published August 28, 2023
Trump arrest results in ‘absurd mugshot coverage’
Just call it "mug shot glee." This handy little three-word phrase refers to the unchecked amusement among liberal media hosts who continue "chortling" over former President Donald Trump's recent appearance and indictment at a Georgia jail. Published August 27, 2023
Conservative press watchdog invites readers on post-election cruise
Will you need a vacation after the 2024 presidential election? If so, the Media Research Center has got you covered. The organization is offering a "2024 Post-Election Caribbean Cruise" aboard Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam. The ship is scheduled to depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Nov. 10, and return a week later on Nov. 17. Published August 24, 2023
The ink factor: Poll shows popularity of tattooing across all ages, groups
Tattoos seem to be the norm these days. And of course there's a poll to lend insight into this phenomenon and its dynamics. Published August 23, 2023
Gun owners describe to Pew survey why they own their weapons
A sign of the times, perhaps: Gun owners in the United States continue to cite "protection" as the major reason they have a gun, according to a new Pew Research Center poll which reveals that 32% of Americans say they personally own a gun. Published August 20, 2023
Timing is everything for Donald Trump’s legal strategy
"In politics, timing is everything. Trump's announced press conference is on Monday. As usual, he is dominating media coverage which people will know will be negative. He knows that at least one segment will be devoted to his legal troubles on all the Sunday morning news shows, which typically set the storylines for the following week. All of these don't bother Trump," a new commentary released by the Tippinsights.com editorial board states. Published August 17, 2023
Trump trials to create a media frenzy not seen in decades
So. what kind of political and cultural event are we looking at when former President Donald Trump faces a courtroom in the near future? "The Trump trials will be an O.J.-level media frenzy," predicts Jim Geraghty, a National Review columnist. Published August 16, 2023
‘Hot Girls Vote’: NextGen America makes unique turnout appeal
"Hey Hotties! Let's make one thing clear: When it comes to voting, being a Hot Girl is a state of mind. Everyone is a hottie -- as long as they're willing to use their voice and their vote," said the public outreach, which was released Tuesday by NextGen America, a national organization focused on motivating -- and registering -- young potential voters. Published August 15, 2023
GOP primary debate on deck; Democratic primary debate nonexistent
The first debate between Republican presidential hopefuls is fast approaching, scheduled to take place on Aug. 23in Milwaukee. But what about a Democrat debate? Published August 14, 2023
Sen. Tim Scott outlines his plans for border security as president
Sen. Tim Scott has released a lengthy but comprehensive list of his plans to counter the challenges brought on by porous U.S. borders. Here's a few examples of what the South Carolina Republican has in mind, gleaned from a written report the lawmaker shared with the Beltway. Published August 13, 2023
One candidate’s visit to Iowa on State Fair weekend
The Iowa State Fair remains the traditional, cheerful, down-home, must-go place for presidential hopefuls. It can be a positive and productive campaign stop -- except for those trying times when a candidate gets caught on camera trying to consume a chili dog with dignity or commune with an uncooperative farm animal. Let's consider a single schedule here. Published August 10, 2023
Yea or neigh: Lee’s horse becomes controversial at Confederate general’s college
Horses can be regarded as noble heroes -- but not by everyone, it seems. "Traveller, the horse which served Confederate General Robert E. Lee, has long been a fixture of campus culture at Washington and Lee University, as the famous steed, known for his courage and stamina, is buried on campus," according to the College Fix, a student-written watchdog organization that monitors cultural developments on U.S. campuses. Published August 9, 2023
Democrats take aim on guns with massive tax increase
"House Democrats have reintroduced legislation that would impose a 1,000% excise tax on 'semiautomatic assault weapons' and high-capacity magazines. Rep. Don Beyer, Virginia Democrat, introduced the legislation Friday along with 24 other House Democrats. Beyer had introduced legislation on the same idea last year with 41 cosponsors, and even with a Democratic-controlled House, the bill remained stuck in committee," a new report from Just the News said. Published August 8, 2023
