Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Americans still hold out for the proverbial dream
More than three-fourths of Americans "personally believe" in the American dream and insist it's what makes the nation dynamic, according to a survey released Wednesday. Published October 22, 2008
Inside Politics Weekend: ‘W’ doldrums
'Maintaining national morale in troubling times was once a fairly simple affair. At the height of the Depression and during World War II, Americans could count on Hollywood to produce uplifting fare and straightforward messages of reassurance and optimism — delivered by major stars of the day and often punctuated by splendid dance numbers. Published October 19, 2008
Presidential debate TV ratings adequate
Only Joe the Plumber garnered some visceral reactions from the nation, perhaps. The third and final presidential debate between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama Wednesday night did not draw a landmark viewing audience. Published October 17, 2008
American optimism strong, survey says
Americans may be down, but not entirely out. Published October 16, 2008
Study: Big 3 networks still fixated on ‘first love’ Obama
NBC, ABC and CBS remain captivated with Sen. Barack Obama, according to a study of campaign coverage released Tuesday by the Center for Media and Public Affairs at George Mason University. Published October 14, 2008
Palin not getting fair shot, poll says
The lady has not been spared by the press. Published October 10, 2008
Inside Politics Weekend: Debates, round 2
Round 2 Published October 5, 2008
VP debate sets audience record
Americans could not get enough of the vice-presidential match. Published October 4, 2008
America not ready to leave the world stage, study shows
They've read polls claiming the U.S. image has dwindled overseas. They fret over finances, terrorist threats, military entanglements, immigration, job outsourcing, trade wars, diplomatic spats. Indeed, many Americans pine for a more isolationist nation. Published October 3, 2008
9/11 rescue crew battles memories
They retrieved body parts, wallets, personal papers. They picked their way through seared steel, toxic dust and filthy debris, sometimes fearing for their own safety and often under chaotic conditions. Their devotion had a price. Published October 2, 2008
‘Bailout’ by another name sounds sweeter
Washington struggled Tuesday for a solution for the Wall Street mess but settled on what to blame for the failure of a $700 billion package - the word "bailout." Published October 1, 2008
Talk radio voices bailout anguish
The Wall Street crisis has raised the volume on talk radio as listeners from the heartland to Manhattan weigh in, suspicious and clearly vexed. Published September 30, 2008
Voight plays Washington, slams anti-American films
It's colossal, it's stupendous. In exactly five days, Jon Voight will become the ghost of George Washington, leading a forward attack on those who would sully America. Published September 28, 2008
Inside Politics Weekend: VP debate
Thanks to drama, intrigue and maybe Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s mouth and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's lipstick, 93 percent of us say we're likely to watch the presidential and vice-presidential debates. More than two-thirds also say the debates will help shape their vote. Published September 28, 2008
Positive candidate likely to win race
The mighty pundits have plenty of competition for the American attention span. For better or worse, analysts of many persuasions are weighing in on the presidential election as a cultural event - and the diverse factors which could determine the victor. Published September 28, 2008
Women more likely to rule roost
Talk of sex and power is not confined to the political realm alone these days. Research released Thursday suggests the nation should brace for more findings on such matters. Published September 26, 2008
Tortillas elbow bread off U.S. tables
Is it goodbye, Wonder Bread? Published September 25, 2008
Majority fears bailout will benefit culprits, poll finds
Americans may not understand the Wall Street financial crisis, often described in ambiguous, alarming terms by the news media. But public concerns are pronounced. A confused nation is getting fearful, according to research released Tuesday. Published September 24, 2008
Inside Politics Weekend: Dude Mood
"Troopergate" looms, perhaps, and there have been whispers he is Alaska's "shadow governor." But let us consider Todd Palin, who has emerged as the potential dream man of 2009. He is a "turbo-hottie," noted one gal pal in a hushed tone. Published September 21, 2008
Isolation literally leaves one cold
The cold shoulder, frosty manners, chilly reception, icy stare - there's more to those metaphors than just evocative adjectives. Published September 19, 2008
