Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Bernie Sanders’ campaign issues ‘unofficial results’ in Iowa: ‘We have a comfortable lead’
The dust has not settled in the Hawkeye State after the Democratic Party failed to tally the results of the Iowa caucuses. The campaign behind Vermont Sen. Bernard Sanders' bid for the White House has issued its own "unofficial" report of who won the preliminary bout. Published February 4, 2020
Trump approval hits a record 49%; 52% favor impeachment acquittal: Gallup poll
A major pollster has timely news for the White House. President Trump's job approval rating has risen to 49%, his highest in Gallup polling since he took office in 2017 wrote Jeffrey M. Jones, a Gallup analyst who noted that the president gets positive reviews from 94% of Republicans. Published February 4, 2020
Inside the Beltway: State of the Union: 84% of Americans ‘satisfied with life’
As President Trump gives his annual State of the Union address, Americans in general continue to rejoice over the economy, job creation and an improved U.S. presence in the global trade and national security arenas. Mr. Trump also has a very reassuring agenda. Published February 3, 2020
Rush Limbaugh reveals he has lung cancer, shocking and saddening his listeners
Talk radio host Rush Limbaugh revealed he has advanced lung cancer during his show on Monday afternoon, shocking and saddening his listeners as well as those who work on his staff -- and much of the radio-broadcast industry. Published February 3, 2020
Pettifogger and perfidy: Odd words at impeachment hearings spark run on dictionary
The impeachment of President Trump has an unexpected by-product. The process sparking public interest in unusual words which have have surfaced as lawmakers face one another head-on. In an official 'trend watch,' the Merriam-Webster dictionary reveals that the number of people looking up the word "perfidy" recently spiked by 25,200%. Published February 3, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Iowa smiles upon Transhumanist presidential candidate
Welcome to the premier bout of the 2020 election. The Iowa caucuses have fired up and will draw 24 hours of intense attention as Democratic hopefuls strut their stuff and Republicans nod serenely. Then there are the independent candidates, who also have news. Transhumanist, futurist, tech-centric, independent GOP presidential hopeful Zoltan Istvan - whose campaign motto is "Upgrade America" - reports that things are not quite as chilly in Iowa as he expected them to be. Published February 2, 2020
Super Bowl Monday should be a national holiday majority of Americans say
Watching the Super Bowl appears to be a sport in itself, what with all the TV viewing, snack food eating and springing up and down from an easy chair. New research reveals that 52.4% of Americans now believe that Super Bowl Monday should be a national holiday. One in 10 Americans will miss work the day after the Super Bowl. Published February 2, 2020
Super Bowl also includes 5,800 journalists, 51 million cases of beer, 23 million wagers
Think there's a media crush in the nation's capital? A new analysis of Super Bowl LIV statistics reveals that 5,800 journalists are expected to cover the ultimate gridiron match, this according to WalletHub.com, which has assembled numbers which reflect the character of the big game and its audience. Published February 1, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Trump, Bloomberg and the billionaire Super Bowl
There is no grander or greater spot for advertising than the Super Bowl, which draws a massive audience, with TV viewer numbers soaring as high as 114 million. It is not surprising that President Trump has dropped a cool $10 million to take out not one but two slick commercial spots to air during the game. Mr. Trump's campaign released a 30-second preview of the spirited outreach titled "Stronger, Safer, More Prosperous" complete with patriotic images and uplifting footage from the president's campaign rallies. Published January 30, 2020
Trump campaign drops $10 million on two patriotic Super Bowl ads
There is now grander or greater spot for advertising than the upcoming Super Bowl, which draws a massive audience, with audience numbers soaring as high as 114 million. It is not surprising that President Trump has dropped a cool $10 million to take out not one but two slick commercial spots to air on Sunday. Published January 30, 2020
Jason Hargraves, former Washington Times editor, dies at 49
Jason Hargraves, a versatile wordsmith who served as an editor for national news, culture and social media at the Washington Times for over a decade, has died following a brief illness. He was 49. Published January 30, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Kevin McCarthy moves in on Pelosi territory
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has made a bodacious name for himself on several fronts. The California lawmaker has now set an all-time annual fundraising record for any Republican, eclipsing a record set by former House Speaker Paul D. Ryan. Mr. McCarthy raised $52.35 million in 2019, some $8 million more than the $44 million that Mr. Ryan raised in 2017, the debut year of the Trump administration. Published January 29, 2020
Fear the Bern: Voter favorite Bernie Sanders now ‘frightening the Democrats’
The old phrase "feel the Bern" has been replaced by "fear the Bern." Sen. Bernie Sanders -- White House hopeful, Vermont independent and self-described democratic socialist -- is causing angst in some circles. Published January 29, 2020
Fox News marks 18 consecutive years as nation’s No. 1 cable news channel
Fox News has remained the No. 1 cable news channel in the nation for 18 consecutive years, besting rivals MSNBC and CNN according to ratings numbers from Nielsen Media Research. The network took the lead in January 2002 and has remained there ever since. Published January 29, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Clarence Thomas: In his own words
Arriving at week's end: "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words," a significant and finely tuned documentary that accomplishes much in the era of biased media, shrill commentary and aberrant Hollywood. Michael Pack -- the independent film and TV producer behind the project -- has done a wise and compelling thing. He and his crew stepped back and allowed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to have a say about his life and the times we live in. Published January 28, 2020
Public satisfaction with life in America reaches its highest level in 15 years: Gallup poll
Forty-one percent of Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in the U.S., a level not seen in nearly 15 years, said a new Gallup poll released Tuesday. Published January 28, 2020
Inside the Beltway: New Jersey could become the ‘East Coast version of California’
President Trump journeys to Wildwood, New Jersey, on Tuesday, site of another jumbo campaign rally with all the trimmings. And more. A record-breaking 100,000 hopeful Trump fans have asked for tickets; the faithful have been lining up with sleeping bags and lawn chairs for the event since Sunday. Some sense that the Garden State - faced with tax woes and policy disagreements - could be back in touch with Republican values. Published January 27, 2020
Two-thirds of Americans say Donald Trump not likely to leave office before the election: Poll
Democratic efforts to damage President Trump's efforts to remain in office don't appear to be resonating with the public. Almost two-thirds of Americans say the president is not likely to leave office before the presidential election, according to new findings from an Economist/YouGov survey. Just 7% say this prospect is "very likely." Published January 27, 2020
Inside the Beltway: Biden and Sanders: Clash of the titans
Impeachment drama may be center stage, but Joe vs. Bernie makes for a noisy, engaging sideshow. The intense battle between Democratic presidential candidates has winnowed the field down to 12, with leading men Sen. Bernard Sanders and former Vice President Joseph R. Biden vying for the same audience with similar messages. The clash between these Democratic titans is fast and furious as the Iowa caucus approaches. Published January 26, 2020
‘The Last Full Measure’ honors Vietnam-era medic William H. Pitsenbarger
A cast of veteran actors has banded together in "The Last Full Measure," a feature film that opens Friday and revisits the true story of Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger a U.S. Air Force pararescueman and medic who personally saved more than 60 men -- but died doing it. Published January 24, 2020
