Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
GOYA gets support from thousands of NYC bodegas, GoFundMe cause raises $315,000
When Goya Foods CEO Robert Unanue publicly voiced his support for President Trump , there were immediate calls for a boycott of the company's products from such lawmaker as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Democrat. Thousands of New York City bodegas, however, are pushing back. Published July 20, 2020
Allen West elected chairman of Texas GOP, vows no more ‘watered down conservatism’
The nation's largest state Republican Party has a new leader. Allen West was elected chairman of the Republican Party of Texas in the early hours of Monday during a virtual vote among the organization's membership. Published July 20, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Black conservative takes on Maxine Waters
Joe E. Collins III grew up in South-Central Los Angeles in a neighborhood where crime literally struck home the day a drive-by shooting left bullet holes in both the windows and the family sofa. Inner city life did not faze the young man, who later joined the Navy, became a fighter-jet mechanic, saw combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom, served as a Navy recruiter, and was certified as both a financial planner and a mental health counselor. Published July 19, 2020
Two-thirds of voters now believe major news organizations have political agenda: Poll
The public's distrust of the news media continues, though it is far more pronounced among Republicans than it is among Democrats, according to a new poll. Published July 18, 2020
Inside the Beltway: North Korean summit No. 3 could be boost to Trump’s reelection campaign
The White House has not given up on a third summit with North Korea. The unprecedented first meeting between President Trump and leader Kim Jong-un on June 12, 2018, was covered by 3,000 journalists from 40 countries -- and it yielded hope that the isolated nation would join the world neighborhood. The second meeting eight months later was so-so. Now there's talk that a third rendezvous could be in the making, which could reboot the process and possibly provide a productive boost for Mr. Trump's reelection campaign. Published July 16, 2020
Critics vexed that Dr. Anthony Fauci featured in InStyle magazine — but not Melania Trump
Fashion magazines are continuing what appears to be a ban on featuring first lady Melania Trump. Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is part of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, is now featured in InStyle magazine, wearing sunglasses, sitting poolside and sharing thoughts about his high-profile position. Published July 16, 2020
Annual sales of legal marijuana hit $13 billion nationwide
The business has come a long way since the hippies of yesteryear peddled "pot" on city streets. Sales of legal marijuana are surpassing money spent on common items such as toothpaste. Published July 16, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Police don’t want their sons in the profession
The press and Hollywood once applauded the family tradition of becoming a cop. Remember? A parent wore the badge with pride and was a lifelong member of the law enforcement community, then the kids often heard the same calling. Published July 15, 2020
Biden’s lead over Trump drops 7 points in a week: Rasmussen poll
In previous weeks, many news organizations were reporting that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden held a commanding lead over President Trump which ran as high as 14%. But the presidential race has tightened up considerably in just a matter of days, according to one pollster. Published July 15, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Could Biden handle a Trump debate?
Sen. Ted Cruz recently had advice for Joseph R. Biden regarding a formal debate with President Trump. Published July 14, 2020
Just 54% of likely voters believe Biden is capable of debating Trump: poll
Do likely voters think that Joe Biden could manage a high profile debate with President Trump? A slim majority -- 54% -- believe he is actually "capable" of a debate with the president according to a Rasmussen Reports survey released Tuesday. Published July 14, 2020
Coronavirus pandemic sparks book boom, escapist fiction and kid’s fare lead the way
Curled up with a good book lately? You are not alone. The challenges of the coronavirus pandemic have sparked a book boom in the U.S. as Americans seek escapist fiction, how-to guides and home-schooling materials for their kids. We're talking old-fashioned, actual books here, not online fare. Published July 14, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Advisory: The return of Trump ‘mojo’
The clock is ticking on the presidential election, and much could happen between now and Nov. 3. The advice for President Trump, however, continues to arrive, offering insight into fine tuning his well-funded and well-organized campaign even further. Published July 13, 2020
GoFundMe page for Goya Foods raises $100,000 in 24 hours
A GoFundMe page titled "Buy GOYA, Support Trump and Feed the Hungry" was created Sunday to support Goya Foods -- with a goal of raising $10,000 to buy products from the company to be donated to food banks in the nation's capital. Published July 13, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Bo Snerdley steps up for Black conservatives
It is always a pleasure to check up on "Bo Snerdley" — known to 15.5 million radio listeners as the executive producer of Rush Limbaugh's daily talk show. His real name is James Golden, and last year he founded a well-organized and forward-thinking organization to support Black conservatives and Republicans. His effort includes the website MAGA.black, plus New Journey, a political action committee that so far has endorsed or contributed to 15 candidates in nine states. Published July 12, 2020
‘Space treasures’ auction includes Neil Armstrong’s joystick, Kubrick spacesuit
They're been deemed "space treasures" -- and they will soon hit the auction block according to Julien's Auctions, a bidding house based in Beverley Hills, Calif. which will reveal details of the collection on Monday. The value of items from the heroic era of early NASA space travel is - in a word - skyrocketing. Published July 12, 2020
#BuyGoya: James Woods, Mark Levin among many opposing Goya Foods boycott
The list of high-profile celebrities, politicians and news media icons who support Goya Foods is growing. The New Jersey-based, Hispanic-owned company has now been targeted for a national boycott by organizers who were triggered by CEO Robert Unanue and his public support of President Trump. Published July 11, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Biden’s lead over Trump gets wobbly
Analysts have wondered whether Joseph R. Biden's sudden lurch to the left would affect his appeal to voters. MoveOn.org has already proclaimed the likely Democratic nominee is the most progressive candidate in Democratic Party history. Now Sen. Bernard Sanders has proclaimed Mr. Biden to be "the most progressive president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt." Published July 9, 2020
Biden’s lead over Trump drops by 6 percentage points to 4%: Hill-HarrisX Poll
A new Hill-HarrisX general election poll has some encouraging news for President Trump. Joe Biden's lead over Mr. Trump has dropped in recent weeks, compared to a similar survey conducted in June. "The poll found Biden's lead has narrowed from last month's bump, where Trump was trailing the former Vice President by 10 percentage points," the poll analysis said. Published July 9, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Liberal media bias yields lousy ratings
News organizations often employ an easy method to undermine President Trump and his reelection campaign. They simply don't cover the president's significant events. Is this censoring? Maybe. Published July 8, 2020
