Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Liberal group MoveOn demands Trump be removed from office because of Lysol remark
New organizations were quick to frame President Trump's recent remarks about injecting disinfectant into coronavirus patients as a serious suggestion about a potential course of treatment. The misleading media coverage has already prompted the first call to remove Mr. Trump from office in its aftermath. Published April 24, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Investors see big opportunity in COVID-19 pandemic
While politicians duke it out over details and deals, there's a brief glimmer of good news out there for those who currently fear looking at their 401K plans or investment accounts as the coronavirus crisis continues to trouble the U.S. economy. Published April 23, 2020
Safety culture: 64% of Americans say face masks to be ‘regular part of life’ for next year
Face masks now come in many varieties, from disposable light blue wraps to hand-sewn masterpieces and custom-fitted industrial versions with fancy filters. Get used to it. Published April 23, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Why Trump will always outwit Nancy Pelosi
President Trump's reelection campaign was very nimble and very precise, immediately seizing upon Mrs. Pelosi's appearance, deeming her "Nancy Antoinette" and pointing out that her stainless steel-doored fridge cost $24,000. The Trump campaign consistently performs with such incredible speed, style and visceral effectiveness. Published April 22, 2020
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls for national work boycott: Report
A New York Democrat has advice for Americans dealing with job insecurity during the coronavirus crisis: Don't go back to work. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez now calls for national work boycott. Published April 22, 2020
Michelle Obama would outshine Joe Biden as a running mate, report predicts
Former first lady Michelle Obama has appeared on press radar as the ideal running mate for Democratic candidate Joe Biden as the presidential election draws closer. One close observer cautions against this. Published April 22, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Earth Day activists weaponize the coronavirus
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Yes, the eco-minded have promoted their climate and environmental policies for five decades. Massive, splashy worldwide strikes, marches and celebrations to mark the date were originally planned by Earthday.org and EarthDayLive.org -- both global organizations. Everything has now gone online because of the coronavirus emergency. Published April 21, 2020
Good news for Trump: 70% of voters support a ban on immigration in new poll
President Trump announced Monday he would temporarily suspend immigration as the coronavirus crisis continues. A poll conducted three days ago found that seven out of 10 voters support this measure. Published April 21, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Americans confront an absent, ailing Congress
The relationship between the public and the nation's politicians has become complex during the coronavirus pandemic. Close to 50 members of Congress in both House and Senate, in fact, have either tested or been presumed to be positive for exposure to coronavirus according to a new count by National Public Radio. Published April 20, 2020
60% of Democratic voters now blame Donald Trump not China for coronavirus crisis: Poll
The coronavirus pandemic has sparked a partisan blame game. Most Democratic voters -- 60% -- now blame President Trump rather than China, for the health emergency now underway nationwide, according to a Rasmussen Reports survey released Monday. Published April 20, 2020
Bernie Sanders fundraising for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib
Sen. Bernie Sanders is not taking a break from politics after dropping out of the presidential race on April 8. The Vermont independent and democratic socialist is now raising money for three freshman Democratic congresswomen who are already well-known to the public. Published April 20, 2020
Inside the Beltway: U.S. Census soldiers on, coronavirus or not
The U.S. population still needs to be counted despite the coronavirus pandemic, media hysteria and partisan discord. The U.S. Census says that 50.2% of the nation -- that's 74.3 million households as of Sunday -- have responded to the call so far. Some locales appear more eager than others. With a 60.2% response rate, Minnesota currently leads the way among states. Published April 19, 2020
Former war correspondent Lara Logan investigates media bias in Fox Nation series
Former CBS News foreign correspondent Lara Logan has joined the Fox News team as host of a noteworthy documentary series of intense interest to the network's millions of viewers. The 16-episode project covers destructive media bias, the border crisis, emerging domestic interest in socialism and the nation's complex relationship with military veterans. Published April 18, 2020
Inside the Beltway: CNN, MSNBC ‘censor’ Trump coronavirus task force briefings
It is the sin of omission, media style. Cable news networks which appear hostile toward President Trump and his administration are curbing their broadcasts of the White House daily coronavirus press briefings -- intended to inform, engage and reassure the American public during an alarming era. Published April 16, 2020
Female running mate for Joe Biden not the top preference for voters: Poll
Who should Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden pick for a running mate? Americans have their own preferences of potential candidates, and the choices may not mesh with the media speculation. Though press accounts currently center on potential woman candidates, voters say other qualities, beliefs or abilities take preference. Published April 16, 2020
Inside the Beltway: ‘Normal life’ subject to interpretation during coronavirus pandemic
The public continues to bear up under alarming or disruptive coronavirus experiences. They may tire of hand sanitizer, masks and safety gloves. But a hefty majority are not quite ready to return to their normal lives -- and some are ready to preserve social distancing and limited activities indefinitely. Republicans, however, are not quite so eager. Published April 15, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Jim Acosta mystery deepens
If you wonder why CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta continues to engage in aggressive back-and-forth with President Trump even during a national emergency, Steve Krakauer has some insight. He is a former CNN producer who has since become a media analyst, offering a daily column called Fourth Watch. He knows a little something about Mr. Acosta. Published April 14, 2020
Media treats Andrew Cuomo as ‘acting’ president, ignores record as governor: Report
The media continues to offer adoring news coverage of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and his newfound authoritative demeanor during the coronavirus crisis. Trouble is, the journalists are overlooking Mr. Cuomo's record as a governor, according to a new analysis. Published April 14, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Bernie Sanders voters wooed by Green Party
Without much ado, Sen. Bernie Sanders walked away from the 2020 presidential race, presumably to resume his duties as the socialist lawmaker from Vermont. His exit has caused jubilation in the third party sector, and some potential headaches for the Democratic Party. Published April 13, 2020
Donald Trump’s new virtual campaign reaches 17 million voters, raises $677 million
President Trump has once again proven he can bypass the news media and take his message to the public minus the hostile commentary. Mr. Trump's campaign has launched an aggressive, round-the-clock "virtual campaign" that includes online broadcasts and volunteer training, digital advertising and much messaging to distinct voter coalitions. Published April 13, 2020
