Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
COVID-19 worries come roaring back
It is disheartening but understandable news. Many Americans are revisiting their initial fears about COVID-19 in recent days as the infection rates in the U.S. increase. Over two-thirds of U.S. adults -- 68% -- think the situation is "getting worse," according to a new Gallup poll -- up from a mere 3% in June and 45% in July, the pollster says, citing its own surveys gauging public alarm. Published September 7, 2021
Buyer’s remorse: More Biden voters regretting their choice
Two significant polls now reveal that a considerable number of voters regret voting for President Biden back on Election Day 2020. Published September 6, 2021
The true heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan
A new book has arrived with a timely reminder to one and all. "In the Company of Heroes: The Inspiring Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients from America's Longest Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq" by James Kitfield has a very succinct beginning. "Dedicated to the uniformed volunteers who answered the call and fought their nation's longest wars after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks: The New Greatest Generation," the author wrote in his dedication. Published September 5, 2021
Yes, Biden is off on vacation
The eagle-eyed GOP maintains an ongoing White House watch, and they don't miss much. The president is back on vacation. Published September 2, 2021
Journalists now stranded in Afghanistan
U.S.-friendly journalists are still in Afghanistan, left behind following the recent exodus of U.S. troops, support teams and other personnel. The journalists left behind have worked under the umbrella of the U.S. Agency for Global Media -- USAGM -- an independent federal agency that oversees such global media entities as the Voice of America and Radio Free Europe. Published September 1, 2021
Biden should watch ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ conservative House members say
The Republican Study Committee has a very stark message for President Biden following news that many American citizens were left in Afghanistan after the official U.S. airlift ended: "Remember 'Saving Private Ryan'?" Published August 31, 2021
Republican trust in news media plunges
Republicans have been wary of the media for decades, most put off by such irritants as a pronounced liberal bias in much news coverage plus a tendency among journalists to mix news with opinion and political slant. The trend, however, has gotten worse. Published August 30, 2021
Larry Elder, California governor?
Conservative radio host Larry Elder continues his challenge to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom in the upcoming recall election -- and his bid for that office has drawn intense scrutiny. Published August 29, 2021
Trump draws big ratings for Newsmax
Former President Donald Trump still retains considerable appeal across select TV audiences, particularly on Newsmax, which recently offered live, wall-to-wall coverage of Mr. Trump's "Save America" rally in Cullman, Alabama -- an event which drew 50,000 people. The big doings did not warrant the same attention from the broadcast and cable competition. Newsmax, however, made a strategic decision to offer bodacious coverage of Mr. Trump and his event -- and enjoyed a ratings reward. Published August 26, 2021
Republicans set to win back Congress
Both Republicans and Democratic strategists should heed the results of a new NBC poll that suggests the GOP is primed for a positive outcome during the 2022 midterm elections. Published August 25, 2021
NRA cancels annual meeting due to COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has claimed yet another large event. The National Rifle Association has canceled its three-day annual meeting, which was set to begin in Houston on Sept. 3. Published August 24, 2021
Blame Afghanistan on ‘the suits not the boots’
Those who have experienced combat or who closely and painstakingly monitor U.S military operations often have the power to make a quick, pivotal observation about very complex situations. They can provide a minimal but perfectly calibrated summary of -- say -- the crisis in Afghanistan. The following phrase -- or a derivative of it -- has been used by a number of smart observers to describe the current situation in Afghanistan: "Blame the war on the suits, not the boots." Published August 24, 2021
Voters don’t blame Trump for Afghanistan
President Biden recently blamed former President Donald Trump for the Afghanistan crisis -- which prompted multiple news organizations to condemn Mr. Biden's words as inappropriate. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the partisan finger-pointing "pathetic." The American public concurs. Published August 23, 2021
Fox News rescues Afghans who have helped network
Fox News has taken an active humanitarian role in the current Afghan crisis. Published August 22, 2021
Trump’s poll numbers creep up
Despite ongoing negative press, former President Donald Trump has some promising new poll numbers. According to an NBC News survey released Sunday, 25% of U.S. adults give Mr. Trump a "very positive" rating -- up 4 percentage points from a previous poll conducted by the network in April. Another 13% give Mr. Trump a "somewhat positive" review, up by 2 percentage points in the same period. Published August 22, 2021
U.S. press steps up for Afghan journalists
U.S. journalists are looking out for their counterparts in Afghanistan. Executives from The Washington Post, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal contacted President Biden this week, requesting that he ensure an efficient and secure exit for Afghans who have helped Western news organizations and who now want to leave their nation. Published August 19, 2021
‘These results are amazing’: Key mental abilities can improve during aging, study finds
A new study has promising, positive news about aging that was deemed "amazing" by one of the lead authors. Published August 19, 2021
The Biden brand takes a dive
News organizations that offered steadfast support for President Biden have jettisoned their complimentary coverage as the situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate, yielding toxic fallout for the White House. Published August 18, 2021
Conservative books triumph as sales surge
The nation favors books with conservative content, according to Publishers Weekly, an industry source which particularly cites sales numbers from Salem Media, a source for conservative-leaning books along with radio programming, online and on-demand video content, podcasts, websites and other fare. Published August 17, 2021
Networks silent on the Biden border crisis
The "Big Three" broadcast networks continue to push a liberal bias and protect the White House, says a new report. Coverage of the immigration crisis on CBS, NBC and ABC has dropped by 96% in recent weeks, according to a new report from the Media Research Center. Published August 16, 2021
