Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Inside the Beltway: Republicans are the most ‘vaccine hesitant’
The COVID-19 vaccine is now being administered on a carefully calibrated basis, first to front-line responders and soon to very high-risk groups — thank you, President Trump. Published December 17, 2020
Production on ‘Reagan” movie underway with significant cast, thoughtful story
Production for a major feature film about former President Ronald Reagan is now underway featuring a stellar cast, a meticulous script and some thoughtful choices. "Reagan" the movie, portrays the life "one of the most consequential men in American history," the production team said, and is shaping up to be a showcase for the rare group of conservatives who still populate Hollywood. Published December 17, 2020
72% of Americans saw ‘made up news’ in election coverage: Pew Research poll
A majority of Americans are aware of what President Trump has called "fake news." Nearly three-fourths of Americans -- 72% -- in a recent poll said they saw news that was "made up" during the election. They also witnessed the effect of such news. Published December 17, 2020
Inside the Beltway: A Republican identity crisis is coming
Chatter is intensifying about post-Trump America, when President Trump becomes "former President Trump" and prepares to run in 2024, become an even more powerful political force, found his own news organization -- or all of the above. So now what? Published December 16, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Americans to Trump: ‘Continue to fight’
President Trump had a straightforward message to his 88.6 million Twitter followers: "Rigged election. Fight on!" he tweeted some 48 hours ago, drawing much media commentary, censorship from Twitter and 46,700 retweets from his fans. Published December 15, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Hope springs eternal for Trump victory
A certain segment of the population is ignoring gleeful media coverage that suggests President Trump's quest to win a second term is finished. Done. Goodbye. Published December 14, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Media organizations say journalists should get the COVID-19 vaccine early
Some believe the news media should be in the early wave of people who will receive the coronavirus vaccine. The reason? Some also believe that journalists qualify as first responders because they, too, are exposed to the virus while reporting on it. Published December 13, 2020
68% of Republicans say the election was stolen from Trump: Fox News poll
Recent news coverage often suggests that Americans are not paying much attention to President Trump's claims that the 2020 presidential election was "stolen" from him. A new Fox News poll released Sunday suggests otherwise. Published December 13, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Biden’s big plans to woo conservatives
Presumed President-elect Joseph R. Biden appears ready to woo his former foes. Is it "Kumbaya" time already? The Biden administration is now planning to reach out to conservatives according to Rep. Cedric Richmond, Louisiana Democrat, and a senior adviser and director of Mr. Biden's Office of Public Engagement. Published December 10, 2020
Dad designs the ultimate tactical diaper bag — for fathers
One very necessary accessory has gotten a major makeover. The diaper bag has gone tactical -- updated for fathers with features such as a padded space to carry a 17-inch laptop computer, charging ports for phones and computers, designated anti-theft pockets, an insulated section for baby bottles and up to 19 assorted pockets for everything else. Published December 10, 2020
Inside the Beltway: 2024: Yep, Trump’s ready to run again
So is President Trump going to run again in 2024? Chatter about the possibility is intensifying as the 2020 election hangs in the lurch and rumors percolate. Axios reported on Nov. 9 that Mr. Trump was already discussing a second run. NBC News has claimed the president plans to kick off his campaign on Inauguration Day rather than appear at the Capitol to acknowledge presumed President-elect Joseph R. Biden's victory. Published December 9, 2020
Inside the Beltway: The rush on guns continues
Americans are still arming themselves. A lot. Even presumed President-elect Joseph R. Biden is an influence in this phenomenon. Published December 8, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Americans finally smell a media rat
Americans are very aware that presumed President-elect Joseph R. Biden got better coverage from the news media during the presidential election than President Trump. There are some very telling new poll numbers from a very major pollster to consider. The journalism community — if there is one — may not care much about what the survey reveals. Published December 7, 2020
Republicans far less concerned about coronavirus than Democrats: Poll
Republicans and Democrats have very different perceptions about the coronavirus. Published December 7, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Black conservative’s message to Democrats: ‘I am not oppressed’
Let's spend some time with Kathy Barnette, a Black conservative, Army veteran, college professor, broadcast commentator, wife, mother and author of the new book "Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain: Being Black and Conservative in America." She ran for Congress in the 4th Congressional District of Pennsylvania but lost to incumbent Rep. Madeleine Dean, a Democrat. Published December 6, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Loyal ‘SAGE Cons’ all in for Trump
Do you know any "SAGE Cons"? The chances are good that you do. The designation stands for "spiritually active, governance-engaged conservatives," and they turned out in force for President Trump on Election Day. Published December 3, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Trump approval ‘ticks up’ to 50%
Could it be buyer's remorse following the presidential election? Is it due to uneasiness about presumed President-elect Joseph R. Biden's potential arrival at the White House, agenda in hand? Whatever the reason, President Trump's approval ratings have popped up to 50% among all voters despite a pronounced partisan divide among respondents, according to a Hill-HarrisX Daily Poll released Wednesday. Published December 2, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Trump to ‘retain enormous influence’ in the future
It is natural for the 71 million people who voted for President Trump to fret about the prospect that he might not return to the White House. Efforts to reverse the apparent 2020 election result could fail. But not to worry. One pollster suggests that Mr. Trump is not going to quietly leave the stage and become a kindly old ex-president on the sidelines. He is, in fact, likely to "retain his bully pulpit" - and remain a powerful force. Published December 1, 2020
Mary L. Trump, the president’s niece, has another book on the way
Mary L. Trump, niece of President Trump, has already written one book about her family. A second book is now on the way, and once again, the president appears to be the primary focus. Published December 1, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Networks boot the Biden ‘foot’ story
Presumed President-elect Joseph R. Biden had a recent unfortunate mishap in which he reportedly fractured his foot in several places while playing with the family dog. He will have to trudge around in a protective foot boot for a while. Published November 30, 2020
