Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
How student-bailout beneficiaries plan to spend $400 billion
President Biden's $400 billion student-loan bailout is a startling amount to consider. But those who could get the generous federal aid may not be interested in spending the money on higher education. There is insight on current attitudes. And there's a poll, of course -- and it's specific. Published October 31, 2022
Seasonal cancel culture
The judgmental crowd has not taken a day off on Halloween. HBO host Bill Maher has noticed that protests against certain types of costumes for cultural or political reasons are still a factor. Dressing as former President Donald Trump, Elvis, the coronavirus, monkeypox, British royalty or ethnic characters are discouraged on "forbidden costume lists" published by several news organizations. Published October 30, 2022
Trump schedules series of rallies, brings total to 30 for year
Former President Donald Trump turns 77 on his next birthday in June. His upcoming schedule, however, does not look like it was planned by a septuagenarian. He is about to mark his 30th political rally of the year in an upcoming event. Published October 27, 2022
Young Republicans cheer ‘MAGAween’
It's always interesting to check in on the New York Young Republicans Club, which was established in 1911 and has organizational roots reaching all the way back to the New York Young Men's Republican Union, which was formed in June 1856. They are, to say the least, very active and host a speaker's series, networking events, get-out-the-vote efforts and a "Wide Awakes" group, which is described as a "political strike force." Published October 26, 2022
OSS Society meeting delivers most notable toast to America
Let's take a moment to consider this toast delivered at a recent gathering hosted by the OSS Society -- which honors the mighty and innovative Office of Strategic Services, the World War II-era predecessor to the CIA. Published October 25, 2022
‘Radio’s Greatest’: A must-read book on Rush Limbaugh
Is there still a must-read for Republicans and conservatives out there? The answer is yes -- and it can be found in a handsome book that will resonate with the millions of people who listened to the late talk-radio host Rush Limbaugh each day. Published October 24, 2022
Trump tells fervent Texas rally he ‘will probably have to’ run for presidency again
Former President Donald Trump appears at so many public rallies that even his fans lose count. But that is, perhaps, his signature tactic to vex his foes in both the Democratic and Republican parties, and in the forever hostile news media. Published October 23, 2022
Republican message gets to voters on issues that matter to them
It's about time: The GOP appears to be getting a viable and authentic message out to the nation. The Republican Party has stepped into the public spotlight for all the right reasons. Published October 20, 2022
GOP stands to gain in midterms from Democrats’ insistent abortion messaging, silence on economy
There has been some buzz among political analysts that the Democratic Party is now relying on the issue of abortion as their primary way to sway voters and dominate the midterm elections -- and not without risk. On Tuesday, President Biden himself promised to ensure that abortion rights would become law. Published October 19, 2022
Harvard poll provides good news for Republicans
A comprehensive and wide-ranging poll of U.S. voters by Harvard University's Center for American Political Studies and Harris Poll has some promising findings for the GOP, which has a 49% approval rating to President Biden's 42%. But wait, there's more. Published October 18, 2022
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a book set for December release
Things happen quickly in the publishing world. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a new book arriving in seven weeks, courtesy of a major U.S. publisher. On Dec. 6, Penguin Random House will release "A Message From Ukraine," which is based on the young leader's effective public outreach to his people and the world after Russia's invasion. Published October 17, 2022
NATO air forces’ nuclear deterrence drills take off as Russia to begin its own
Certain skies will be very busy, very shortly. Published October 16, 2022
RealClear to start scrutinizing and rating pollsters for accuracy
One bustling fixture of the political world is about to get scrutinized. Closely. RealClearPolitics.com has announced it will soon launch a "Polling Accountability Initiative" -- a new plan to peek at the ever-present polls that crowd media coverage. Published October 13, 2022
Here’s why Democrats are losing
One veteran observer of national politics offers insight into the eroding popularity of the Democratic Party, its political candidates and its public message. Saul Anuzis -- former chairman of the Michigan Republican Party and now president of the 60 Plus Association -- has made a telling list titled "Why Democrats Are Losing." It's a straightforward examination of the key contributing factors. Published October 12, 2022
Biden agenda facing headwinds; Biden himself a headwind to others
Earlier this year, multiple news organizations declared that President Biden was encountering "headwinds" on many fronts that could thwart his agenda. Headwinds are difficult to navigate and they impede progress -- quite the opposite of those kinder breezes which push from the back, of course. Published October 11, 2022
DeSantis goes national, helped by his response to hurricane
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has won some respectable national approval following his response to Hurricane Ian: 55% of U.S. adults overall approve of his response to the deadly event, according to an Economist/YouGov poll released Sunday. Published October 10, 2022
The Traveling Democrats
Certain very high-profile Democrats seem to prefer the lifestyle of places other than the nation's capital these days. Published October 9, 2022
Michelle Obama schedules tour to promote latest book
Former first lady Michelle Obama has a new book titled "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times" arriving in mid-November -- complete with a grand national tour with an "all-star lineup," according to Live Nation Entertainment, which plans the logistics for major musical acts. Published October 6, 2022
Law-and-order forces backing Republican candidates
It is a unique and powerful voting bloc -- and the Republican Party has noticed. "With crime on the rise and radical Democrats taking their soft-on-crime policies to the extreme, law enforcement officers are overwhelmingly supporting law-and-order Republican candidates," advises a comprehensive study of this phenomenon compiled by the Republican National Committee. Published October 5, 2022
Republicans gain in party-favorability poll before midterms
In the great political popularity derby, Republicans are winning by a nose at the moment -- a factor not often covered by the news media. Published October 4, 2022
