Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Donald Trump, on Mother’s Day, praises character, courage, compassion of nation’s moms
President Trump offered praise for the nation's moms in his annual Mother's Day Proclamation, citing their "character, courage and compassion" which he said spanned the generations. Published May 10, 2020
Love you mom: Americans spend a record-breaking $26.7 billion on Mother’s Day
Americans will celebrate Mother's Day in a record-breaking way, despite the coronavirus pandemic, uneasy quarantines and social restrictions. Published May 9, 2020
Deep freeze: East Coast predicted to be colder than Alaska this weekend
The polar vortex is not done with the nation. An surprise cold spell is expected to bring temperatures which are lower than those in Alaska to many regions, complete with snow. Some cities will be colder on Mother's Day than they were on Christmas day according to national weather predictions. Published May 8, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Trump campaign face masks on the way
The news media has fussed plenty about the use -- or nonuse -- of facial masks by President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and other administration officials during the coronavirus pandemic. Yes, well. It's just another item on the long list of criticisms from the hostile press. It is amusing, though, that dozens of pop-up companies and online entrepreneurs are now selling face masks emblazoned with phrases or images expressing support of Mr. Trump in no uncertain terms Published May 7, 2020
Inside the Beltway: The media’s precarious coverage of China
Media coverage of the coronavirus has been nonstop and dramatic, but not necessarily accurate — not good in such a trying time as this. Nearly 2/3 of Americans -- 64% -- say they have seen at least some news and information about the coronavirus that seemed "completely made up," this according to a Pew Research poll. Published May 6, 2020
Political action committee to draft Michelle Obama for vice president up and running
A new political action committee simply titled "Committee to Draft Michelle Obama for VP" was launched this week, set to rev up grassroots support for the former first lady and generate much media coverage. Published May 6, 2020
Inside the Beltway: The pandemic pantheon: ‘Governors we’d like to see recalled’
Politics and pandemics don't mix so well. Consider that this combination brings out authoritarian impulses in some elected officials. The editorial board of Issues & Insights is offering a telling short list of "Governors We'd Like To See Recalled For Their Pandemic Responses." There are numerous possible candidates for the list. This one includes a half-dozen. Published May 5, 2020
Sean Hannity, Fox News host, to Michigan lockdown protesters: Leave the guns at home
Fox News prime-time host Sean Hannity took a stand against armed protesters who showed up at the state capitol in Lansing, Michigan, with long guns and body armor to protest the ongoing lockdown policies of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during the coronavirus pandemic. Published May 5, 2020
Young voters loyal to Bernie Sanders and socialism could be key to Biden defeat: Report
Young voters loyal to socialism could compromise former Vice President Joe Biden's chances of winning the White House. How? Easy. This huge demographic still has a crush on former presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders. Published May 5, 2020
Inside the Beltway: North Korea, coronavirus and the future
After sightings of North Korea leader Kim Jong-un recently ceased for a time, the hermit nation offered some brisk public outreach, releasing considerable video footage revealing his public activities. Some wonder what really happened. Published May 4, 2020
Inside the Beltway: RNC chair Ronna McDaniel: Joe Biden-friendly news outlets should be disciplined
The old tradition continues: The liberal media protects liberal Democrats. Democratic presidential hopeful Joseph R. Biden has been shielded by a protective press after he was accused of sexual misconduct by a former staffer -- in sharp contrast to the case of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, whose life was upended by journalists during his confirmation hearings. But the circumstances have gone beyond that now. One observer believes that the complicit media should pay a professional price for such practices. Published May 3, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Heartland power: 90% of farmers back Trump
Many have pondered President Trump's grassroots support in the nation's heartland. Democrats, in fact, still marvel -- or worry about -- the 63 million folks who stood up and went to the polls in 2016 and voted for Mr. Trump. It appears they are still out there, and still support the president in a big way. Published April 30, 2020
A third of Americans say coronavirus crisis will sway their choice in the 2020 election
The coronavirus crisis does not appear to have a heavy influence on voter choice in the presidential election, a new survey found. Just 14% of voters say the pandemic will be a "major factor" that could influence their decision in November, according to a wide-ranging new poll conducted by National Public Radio, PBS and Marist College. Published April 30, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Brett Kavanaugh, Joe Biden and their #MeToo connection
Justice Kavanaugh has once again been become a focal point for the press now that likely Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden also has been accused of abusive sexual behavior by Tara Reade, a former aide. Comparisons and implications between the situations are under scrutiny. Published April 29, 2020
Fatigue: 71% of Americans now must ‘take breaks’ from coronavirus news
Most news organizations have offered wall-to-wall, nonstop coverage of the coronavirus pandemic which has ranged from straightforward analysis of the crisis challenges and latest developments to emotionally charged reports from lonely families or brave survivors. The pervasive nature of this news has begun to take a toll on the American public according to new research. Published April 29, 2020
Major broadcasters continue to overlook ‘shocking sex claims ‘ against Joe Biden: study
The news media continues to skim over a report that suggests presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden was guilty of sexual misconduct with an female aide when he was still serving as U.S. senator from Delaware. Now there are numbers. Published April 29, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Greg Gutfeld beats Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert in late-night ratings upset
The nation's top cable news network is reaching even greater heights as Americans confront both the coronavirus pandemic and the presidential election. It is also enjoying a late-night ratings upset. Published April 28, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Move over Russiagate: The news media now longs for Lysolgate
You remember Russiagate and Spygate, of course. Well, welcome to Lysolgate, the newest media creation meant to erode President Trump's favorability ratings among voters and lessen his chances of reelection. The press is still obsessing over Mr. Trump's recent stray remarks about the use of disinfectants during the coronavirus pandemic. Published April 27, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Media offers ‘crickets’ on Joe Biden misconduct charges
Observers continue to ponder the situation of Tara Reade, a former Senate aide to then-Sen. Joseph R. Biden of Delaware. She has accused him of sexual misconduct in a 1993 encounter, complaints about which now seem to have been verified by a video clip from "Larry King Live" which aired on CNN on Aug. 11, 1993. Published April 26, 2020
Iconic singer Pat Boone uses trademark voice to raise funds for first responders
He was the the heartthrob singer of another era, his trademark voice selling some 45 million records during the 1950s and 60s. Pat Boone has stepped forward to record once again - this time to support first responders in need of personal protection equipment during the coronavirus pandemic. Published April 25, 2020
