Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Whoops: Passengers left $926,030 in loose change at airport checkpoints says TSA
In a rush at the airport security checkpoint? Don't forget your change. Airline passengers left $926,030 in loose coins at airport screening checkpoints in fiscal year 2019, according to a new report from the Transportation and Security Administration. That money included almost $19,000 in foreign currency. Published August 23, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Franklin Graham plans a prayer march on Washington
While both political parties rev up their campaigns to compete for the White House, evangelist Franklin Graham is planning a prayer march through the nation's capital to provide spiritual relief to political leaders and citizens alike in uncertain times. Published August 20, 2020
Much ado about nothing? Few voters say conventions influence their choice at the polls
Do national political conventions sway voter choice when Election Day comes? Analysts have argued that point over the years. Now comes a new Rasmussen Reports poll that finds that the big events only influence 19% of voters when they mark their ballot in a presidential race. Published August 20, 2020
Cher volunteers to work at post office, gets rejected
Music icon Cher has spent several days on social media, citing President Trump's refusal to provide $25 billion in aid for the troubled U.S. Postal Service. On Wednesday, the pop star revealed on Twitter that she volunteered to work at her local post office in Malibu, California. She was rejected. Published August 19, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Lackluster Democrats mar their message
One thing to remember about President Trump: He is a canny, savvy showman, with unparalleled media and entertainment experience. That is an asset which could help Mr. Trump pick up the support of undecided, independent or disinterested voters when election day comes. Published August 19, 2020
Kimberly Klacik’s campaign ad stuns public; Black Republican’s message goes viral
Kimberly Klacik is a young Black Republican woman now running for Congress in Maryland's 7th District -- seeking to occupy the seat once held by the late Elijah Cummings. She has emerged with an emphatic new campaign video shot on the streets of Baltimore City. Published August 19, 2020
Inside the Beltway: The Democratic infomercial continues
The virtual presidential convention has debuted at last, and the reviews are not too promising. The coronavirus pandemic prevents any live interactions during this normally bustling, free-wheeling political event. Democratic Party campaign gurus have responded to the challenge by assembling a carefully calibrated, nightly array of pre-packaged speeches, video segments and entertainment acts which will grind on until Thursday, when Joseph R. Biden officially accepts his role as White House hopeful. Published August 18, 2020
Diamond and Silk’s candid new book offers steadfast praise for Donald Trump
A new book arrives Tuesday: "Uprising: Who the Hell Said You Can't Ditch and Switch? -- the Awakening of Diamond and Silk," penned by Diamond and Silk, two sisters who became a positive force for President Trump through their clear messaging, forthright style and sheer gumption. The book offers a candid review about their experiences and the wisdom that emerged from them. Published August 18, 2020
Inside the Beltway: C-SPAN’s impeccable convention coverage
C-SPAN has perfect plans for both the Democratic National Convention, now underway -- and the Republican National Convention which springs to life next Monday. Published August 17, 2020
Broadcast coverage of Trump 95% negative, according to new study
Negative press coverage of President Trump has worsened. Since 2016, previous studies from analysts at the Media Research Center revealed that press coverage of Mr. Trump on major broadcast networks was 91% negative. It has gotten worse. A new study released Monday found that the coverage is now 95% negative. Published August 17, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Caution: Democratic Convention ahead
Batten down the hatches. The Democratic National Convention begins Monday starring former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Sen. Kamala D. Harris and a proverbial cast of thousands, eagerly chronicled by a mostly affectionate news media. Published August 16, 2020
Americans reject media portrayal of Biden as centrist, still see him as liberal: poll
The news media has launched a persistent effort to portray Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden as a moderate in an effort to boost his appeal among moderates, or centrists, who make up the largest portion of the voting public. Published August 16, 2020
Blacks, Latinos, workers, cops: Trump campaign boasts 20 diverse voter coalitions
As the presidential race intensifies President Trump's campaign continues to organize grassroots interest groups peopled with motivated voters. The campaign now boasts 20 separate voter coalitions including among others, military vets, Blacks, Latinos, Democrats, mothers, workers, Greek-Americans, sheriffs and lawyers. Published August 14, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Chuck Todd gets an unexpected challenge
Let us consider NBC's "Meet the Press," which is the longest running TV program in U.S. history. It debuted in 1947 and has been moderated by a host of significant notables, including Roger Mudd, Marvin Kalb, Tim Russert and Tom Brokaw. Published August 13, 2020
Fox News goes global, launches new international digital network
Fox News has launched Fox News International, a live digital streaming service showcasing made available to consumers in 20 nations. Published August 13, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Biden, Harris masquerade as ‘centrists’
There aren't enough fancy words to cover all the emerging political hybrids these days. Take Joseph R. Biden and Kamala D. Harris, the Democratic foes of President Trump in the White House race. Much of the news media have declared them to be either "moderate" or "centrist," implying that the pair are situated in the cozy middle of in the political spectrum. Published August 12, 2020
Inside the Beltway: America has not forgotten Sarah Palin
The press, pollsters and political strategists are currently at fever pitch now that Joseph R. Biden has made his choice of running mate. That would be Sen. Kamala D. Harris. What next? While interest, melodrama and speculation builds, the nation appears to be revisiting one woman who has already been there and done that. Published August 11, 2020
Inside the Beltway: The New York Times discovers Fox News
It took a while. But The New York Times is now "woke" about the significance of Fox News and its consistent astronomical ratings, massive audiences and relentless programming that resonates with millions of viewers. Fox News, in fact, has been the top-rated cable news network for 18 consecutive years. The Gray Lady has acknowledged the network -- and it is a telling cultural moment. Published August 10, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Gallup: A majority of Republicans would refuse COVID-19 vaccine
Though the world has now witnessed some 18 million confirmed cases of coronavirus and over 700,000 deaths, that grim reminder does not appear to sway public opinion about a vaccine - particularly among Republicans. The majority of GOPers reject the vaccine at this time. Published August 9, 2020
Two-thirds of Americans now feel ‘overwhelmed’ by news coverage: poll
Thanks to the internet, 24/7 broadcasting and social media, the restless, ever-changing news is a non-stop presence in our lives, often amped up with opinion and shrill delivery. The result is a jittery public, confirmed by a sizable new poll of 20,045 U.S. adults. Published August 8, 2020
