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Jennifer Harper

Jennifer Harper

A graduate of Syracuse University, Jennifer Harper writes the daily Inside the Beltway column and provides additional coverage of breaking national news, plus long-term trends in politics, media issues, public opinion, popular culture, Hollywood foibles and “eureka” moments in health and science.

She has been a frequent broadcast commentator on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, C-SPAN, Voice of America, Citadel Broadcasting, Talk Radio Network and other news organizations. Born in Elizabeth, N.J., Ms. Harper grew up in Texas and arrived in Washington in time for Watergate -- and has been tracking the political and media landscape ever since.

She is an active member of the American Federation of TV Radio Artists and Screen Actors Guild. She has won 14 journalism awards during her years at The Washington Times.

To read Jennifer Harper's Inside the Beltway columns, click here. Contact her at jharper@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Jennifer Harper

In this March 26, 2021, file photo, a member of the Philadelphia Fire Department prepares a dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site setup at a Salvation Army location in Philadelphia. U.S. health regulators on Tuesday, April 13, recommended a “pause” in using the vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Shot or not? 43% of Republicans ‘remain unwilling’ to get COVID-19 vaccine: Poll

Get the shot, or not? The decision grows ever more complicated. "About 1 in 5 U.S. adults overall -- 21% -- remain unwilling to get the Covid vaccine," reports a new Monmouth University poll. Partisanship remains the main distinguishing factor among those who want to avoid the vaccine altogether, with 43% of Republicans versus just 5% of Democrats saying this. Published April 15, 2021

Migrants with children are seen in custody at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing area in Mission, Texas, in mid-March. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Border woes: $50,000 a month for diapers

Eight Republican members of the House Committee on Homeland Security have just returned from a fact-finding mission along the southern U.S. border, specifically in the Rio Grande Valley sector of Texas. They have compiled some "shocking realities" in a 10-point follow-up report released Wednesday. Published April 14, 2021

If former President Donald Trump were to create a social media platform, an expert says he would have a "good chance of success." (Associated Press) **FILE**

Inside the Beltway: Trump Twitter has ‘a good chance of success’

Political foes of former President Donald Trump should not forget that he has a viable background in entertainment, public engagement and media outreach. Mr. Trump is also very canny about personal branding and can create productive buzz around his interests or activities before the media even wakes up in the morning. Published April 12, 2021

The hashtag #BidenRepublicans trended several times on social media this week. The premise seems to have some staying power. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Media fixates on Biden Republicans, Reagan Democrats

Well, it's always something, and it's all in the timing. At the moment, the news media and progressive commentators say "Biden Republicans" are now emerging, driven by distaste for former President Donald Trump and shock over the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6. Published April 8, 2021

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at the West Side Conservative Club, Friday, March 26, 2021, in Urbandale, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Mike Pompeo signs on with Fox News as a contributor

Fox News Media has signed former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as an on-air contributor -- calling him a "diplomat, public servant, entrepreneur and attorney" set to offer analysis across all the news organization's platforms, including Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. Published April 8, 2021

North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee has left the Democratic Party and has joined the Republicans. He made the announcement on Fox News. Mr. Lee said he can no longer stand with the party. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Mayor John Lee sets a mighty example

Republicans in Washington should not overlook the potential of the heartland to shore up the clout of the Republican Party. The changing sentiments of those within grassroots populations could easily make the Grand Old Party a lot grander as the 2022 and 2024 elections loom on the horizon. There's a clear opportunity to pick up disgruntled Democrats now unnerved by the unapologetic progressive or socialist directions the Democratic Party has taken. Some activity in Nevada is a perfect test case. Once upon a time, Nevada was Republican territory. Things changed. Democrats have won the last three presidential elections there. Published April 7, 2021

Media coverage of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, has usurped coverage of the migrants at the southwest border. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: The media herd trudges to the next big buzz

Looks like the drama of migrant caravans, unaccompanied children in crowded shelter facilities and the allure of petulant political scuffles over immigration issues have lost their charm for the fickle press. Journalists appear to be trudging along in another direction, poised to find another source of news, buzz and public attention. Published April 6, 2021

First in the nation vote: A scene from Dixville Notch, New Hampshire on Nov. 8, 2016. State leaders are trying to protect its first voter status. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: New Hampshire takes on Nancy Pelosi

Many Americans revere those precious few moments when New Hampshire voters step up in the hush of the midnight hour as "first in the nation" to file their primary votes in presidential elections. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats apparently are trying to remove that hallowed status for a variety of reasons, both political and cultural. Published April 5, 2021

There’s a significant change on Monday for Fox News host Greg Gutfeld — who has drawn more viewers to his after-hours weekend show than his late-night broadcast rivals on NBC, CBS and ABC, according to multiple Nielsen ratings reports. Mr. Gutfeld will now appear on Fox News five nights a week in a new program dubbed “Gutfeld!” — increasing the network’s original weekday programming to 21 hours per day.

Fox News late-night host Greg Gutfeld goes five nights a week starting Monday

There's a significant change on Monday for Fox News host Greg Gutfeld - who has drawn more viewers to his after-hours weekend show than his late-night broadcast rivals on NBC, CBS and ABC, according to multiple Nielsen ratings reports. Mr. Gutfeld will now appear on Fox News five nights a week in a new program dubbed "Gutfeld!" Published April 5, 2021

A new poll found that about 48% of Americans now disapprove of how President Biden is dealing with immigration. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Immigration woes hurt Biden approval

Public sentiment about immigration is complex, particularly as the nation confronts the thousands of children now awaiting entry into the U.S., crowded into government facilities. An Economist/ YouGov poll offers insight. Published April 4, 2021

President Biden hasn't been governing as a moderate, professor emeritus Charles Lipson wrote recently about the president. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Biden’s bait-and-switch presidency

Can it be that President Biden has only been in office for 72 days? Some observers may be under the impression that it's been more like 72 years or even 72 minutes — but no matter. Here's a tidy summation of the presidential performance so far. Published April 1, 2021

A new Gallup poll says public support for gun control has dropped among Americans. Only 57% now favor stricter laws on gun sales. (Associated Press)

Broadcast news continues to push gun control agenda during coverage of mass shootings: Report

The recent public shooting of 10 people in a Boulder, Colorado, grocery store brought out the anti-gun sentiment in the "Big Three" networks. ABC, CBS, and NBC network news coverage depicted Republicans, conservatives and gun owners as a "wall of opposition" and "resistance" to gun control measures, according to an in-depth study released Monday by Newsbusters.org, a conservative press watchdog. Published March 30, 2021