Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Inside the Beltway: Doctor’s orders: ‘Pray during a crisis’
While fierce new health protocols settle in with the general public during the coronavirus crisis, an esteemed physician also has a ready prescription for one and all. Published March 17, 2020
Trump campaign launches Irish-Americans for Trump coalition
President Trump's campaign has added a timely new designation to its official outreach. Published March 17, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Gravitas: Mike Pence earns new respect from the media
As chief of the Trump administration's coronavirus task force, Vice President Mike Pence has upped his profile plenty on the public radar. Mr. Pence is also getting good reviews. Published March 16, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Charlie Daniels offers grim ‘lesson’ on China
Country music icon Charlie Daniels is plenty riled after leaning that China is the source for many antibiotics, generic medications and prescription drugs vital to Americans — a situation now in sharp focus following the coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent national emergency. Published March 15, 2020
Next question: Will there be a coronavirus baby boom in nine months?
Baby booms have been conceived in the wake of power blackouts, snowstorms and hurricanes. What about the coronavirus? Will the nation see a baby boom in nine months, now that many Americans must spend more time at home during the newly declared health emergency? Published March 14, 2020
#Coronapocalypse leading national trends on Twitter, outdoes Friday the 13th
It is not easy to spell, but it appears to fit the moods of the nation at the moment. #Coronapocalypse is leading the national trends on Twitter, besting even Friday the 13th as the favorite social media reference of the day. Published March 13, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Donald Trump fans keep the faith, virus or not
One resolute group of Trump fans are forging ahead with their campaign outreach even as public events all over the nation are being canceled due to concern about the coronavirus. That group is the Walkaway Campaign, a high-volume, high-style grassroots organization which encourages disgruntled and disenchanted Democrats to walk away from the Democratic Party and support President Trump. Published March 12, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Coronavirus jitters brings a Democratic debate with no audience
It was inevitable. Along with inspiring the entire nation to wash their hands a lot, the coronavirus is influencing official election activities. The next Democratic presidential debate will be staged with no live audience to cheer and jeer throughout the bout. Such interactions have long been a prime driver of drama and contention in these televised events. Published March 11, 2020
Mitt Romney now viewed favorably by more Democrats than Republicans
Sen. Mitt Romney's tearful decision to vote in favor of an article of impeachment against President Trump last month prompted the president to declare the Utah Republican a "disgrace" to the GOP. Democrats, however, were charmed. Published March 11, 2020
Democratic Party’s image takes a hit in approval ratings: Gallup poll
The impeachment effort, the public displays of animosity toward President Trump were perhaps seen by some members of the Democratic Party as a sign of power and focus in the political arena. The public may not agree. "More Americans approve of the job congressional Republicans are doing than of congressional Democrats' performance," says a new Gallup poll. Published March 11, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Media pushes coronavirus as President Trump’s downfall
Alarmed Americans are overdosing on ramped-up news coverage about the evolving coronavirus issue. The press is heavy on cliffhangers and speculative "what-if" stories. It also has politicized the situation, aiming all it's got against President Trump and his administration. Published March 10, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Hillary still flirts with a White House run
There has been chatter that former presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is a potential running mate. Now there's talk that she could be tapped as a presidential candidate. Again. The Democratic Party may have some thinking to do. Published March 9, 2020
Coronavirus hits the press corps: Journalists who attended CPAC go into quarantine
The world's largest gathering of conservatives has had an unintended consequence. After a single attendee at the recent CPAC conference turned up with positive exposure to the mystery virus, news organizations have begun quarantine procedures for their reporters who attended the event. Published March 9, 2020
Susan Rice, Mike Bloomberg, John Kerry: Joe Biden already picking out his Cabinet: Report
A new report suggests that Democratic presidential hopeful Joseph R. Biden is already picking out favorites to man both a future Cabinet and the White House. The former vice president's list includes a host of ex-Obama administration heavyweights and even former foes from the campaign trail. Published March 9, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Hollywood deploys coronavirus against Trump
They've got showmanship working for them, and fame. A growing cast of Hollywood liberals are using alarming news about coronavirus to criticize President Trump and his administration. Published March 8, 2020
Deluxe home bunkers, VIP emergency rooms: How the rich take on coronavirus
While everyone else clears grocery store shelves of hand sanitizer to foil coronavirus, the well-heeled folks are going for luxury. Published March 6, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Republicans least alarmed by coronavirus, see it as ‘scare tactic’
Republicans and conservatives appear to be the least worried of all about the coronavirus, even as alarming news coverage amplifies public uncertainly about treatments, cures, risks and preventative behaviors. Published March 5, 2020
Emboldened, unbound and wild: Frustrated media hauls out adjectives for Trump
After President Trump was acquitted Feb. 5 in the impeachment proceedings against him, his foes in the news media immediately search for a new narrative. Portraying the president as some kind of swashbuckler appears to have fit the bill. Published March 5, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Joe frenzy: Media ready to shine for Biden
It is no surprise that the news media is now ready to shine the light of approval and electability upon Democratic presidential hopeful Joseph R. Biden, brimming with surprise and delight as he meanders toward the White House nomination. The uneven trajectory of the 2020 election may not be to the liking of the entire left-leaning press at the moment, but they are battening down the hatches and taking on the role of kingmaker, shaping Mr. Biden's public persona and buffing up his image as an experienced down-to-earth optimist with street smarts. Or something like that. Published March 4, 2020
Phone obsession? 73% of Americans now use their cellphone ‘on the toilet’
Is the public a little too close to their cellphones? Maybe. A new survey finds that three-quarters of the public -- 73% -- now confess they use their phones "on the toilet." Another 76% consider themselves to be "addicted to their phones" while a sizable 88% say they feel uneasy leaving their phone at home. Published March 4, 2020
