Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
C-SPAN survey reveals partisan divides and a ‘crisis of confidence’ about 2020 election
A wide-ranging poll conducted by C-SPAN reveals that a hefty majority of Americans - 78% - favor the idea of requiring all citizens to show government-issued IDs to vote. That has the support of 93% of Republicans, 79% of independents and 67% pf Democrats. The survey also revealed that Americans are not so confident in one another when it comes to who or what to vote for, and how the process works. Published October 11, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Voters to Congress: Get back to work
Impeachment drama on Capitol Hill provides a convenient and endless supply of content for a biased news media. It's getting extreme. Anchors, correspondents and journalists are chiming in, so much so that Newsbusters.org is now tracking the more outrageous comments. Published October 10, 2019
Trump, Pence to be greeted by 10,000 protesters at Minneapolis rally: Report
President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will be in Minneapolis on Thursday night for a jumbo campaign rally. They will be met by thousands of protesters according to reports from local news organizations, and law enforcement agencies determined to keep the peace for one and all. Published October 10, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Impeachment: Bill Clinton had it easier
One headline says it all: "Why can't Dems treat Trump as fairly as Republicans did Bill Clinton?" asks a New York Post editorial. Published October 9, 2019
Mitt Romney to be power broker as impeachment plays out
Seven years ago he was making presidential speeches before massive crowds. Now Sen. Mitt Romney, Utah Republican and former White House hopeful, has been making waves in his own party instead. Published October 9, 2019
Independent voters now favor Trump over Democratic front-runners: Poll
Independent voters are warming up to President Trump says a new survey which finds that Mr. Trump is now besting Democratic frontrunners in a theoretical matchup. Published October 9, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Mitt Romney, leader of ‘Republican resistance’
Seven years ago he was making presidential speeches before massive crowds. Now Sen. Mitt Romney, Utah Republican and former White House hopeful, has been making waves in his own party instead. He is openly critical of President Trump in personal statements, in a damning op-ed for The Washington Post before he even took office, and Twitter of course — prompting some analysts to wonder whether Mr. Romney was again striking a presidential posture. Published October 8, 2019
Donald Trump’s positive poll numbers continue to defy impeachment mess, says CNBC expert
One expert offers a reason why these positive sentiments for President Trump continue, despite negative news coverage and regular partisan attacks from high-profile Democrats. Published October 8, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Massive national pro-Trump rally set for Oct. 17
Loyal grassroots fans of President Trump> are striking back at his political antagonists. Plans are underway for the "March for Trump: Stop Impeachment Now!" rallies - set for Oct. 17 at the Capitol, and at locations around the nation. Published October 7, 2019
Censorship and bias: Americans wary of news on social media, says Pew report
The social media realm appears to be failing as a serious news provider for the public. Almost two-thirds of Americans now say that social media providers have "too much control over the news" and favor certain news organizations, according to a major Pew Research Center analysis. Published October 7, 2019
Trump campaign releases Trump as Superman poster
Is there a "must-have" for President Trump's fans as the 2020 election approaches? Maybe. His campaign has just released a limited edition poster of Mr. Trump as he would appear in mid-flight, Superman style, one fist raised over his head. Published October 7, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Politics: The beliefs of Jon Voight versus Robert De Niro
It is a clash of the titans, perhaps. Two Hollywood heavyweights are now representing diametrically opposed political views on a very large stage indeed. That would be Jon Voight and Robert De Niro, both vocal and passionate about their beliefs on a regular basis. Published October 6, 2019
Trump campaign launches volunteer ‘Impeachment Defense Task Force’ to rally voters
The GOP has begun to rally its grassroots forces as House Democrats' impeachment inquiry escalates. Published October 5, 2019
Inside the Beltway: The made-for-TV impeachment
Tired of it all yet? The hubbub surrounding efforts to impeach President Trump has been called many things — including a witch hunt and a circus. The process itself also has been very episodic, progressing from one cliffhanger to the next as Democrats and their strategists huddle together and manufacture the next suggestive scenario, complete with talking points and buzz words. Partisan journalists are more than happy to enhance these efforts. Published October 3, 2019
U.S. Coast Guard updates its tattoo policy to align with ‘current trends’
The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday it is changing its tattoo policy for new recruits and current service members, effective immediately. Published October 3, 2019
Analysts cite ‘ridiculously drawn-out, outrageously wasteful U.S. election’
Analysts have already predicted that 2020 is predicted to be a $10 billion election - and the spending is already underway. A new AdAge analysis reveals that the deluge of broadcast ad spending alone has already hit $148 million, a bill run up "mostly by inevitable losers," the research noted. Published October 3, 2019
Inside the Beltway: In the shadow of the impeachment committee
Has the House Intelligence Committee become derelict in its duty because of its intense focus on the potential impeachment of President Trump? One lawmaker thinks that the committee could be compromising its mission. Published October 2, 2019
MSNBC prime-time ratings fall by 18%, while Fox News stays on top: Nielsen Media Research
Fox News has marked an unprecedented 71 consecutive quarters as the most-watched cable news channel of all, according to Nielsen Media Research -- this amounts to almost 18 years in first place. Published October 2, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Republicans reject Never Trumper ‘cowardice’
There was a time on Capitol Hill when Democrats accused Republicans of being cowardly because they did not "stand up" to President Trump, both as a candidate and eventually as president. The Washington Post cited the "GOP's cowardice problem" over a year ago, as did Salon, which asked, "When did the GOP add cowardice to its platform?" Earlier this year, House Judiciary Chairman Adam Schiff declared there was an "epidemic of cowardice" among Republicans who did not push back against Mr. Trump. Published October 1, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Hillary Clinton’s big comeback begins Tuesday
Media attention will intensify on Hillary Clinton on Tuesday. The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and Democratic presidential candidate is ready for another round in the public arena. She has a new book arriving, written with the help of a very close relative. Behold. Here comes "The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience" -- all 464 pages of it. Published September 30, 2019
