Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Gallup says Biden enters 2024 race at ‘weakest point’ of his presidency
A major pollster has less than promising news for President Biden, and of interest to voters. It is straightforward enough. Here's what Gallup has to say: "As Joe Biden begins his reelection campaign, his job approval rating among the U.S. public has slipped to 37%, the lowest Gallup has measured for him," Gallup senior editor Jeffrey M. Jones noted in a meticulous analysis. Published April 30, 2023
A Lone Star moment at rally for border security
A sizable public rally is planned for Saturday in Austin, Texas, and it's got a telling title ("How Many More?"), plus a wide-ranging roster of 15 speakers with some specific concerns. "The failure of our current border policies makes every American complicit in the spread of human misery. We will no longer accept the erosion of America or its values by allowing the humanitarian crisis at our southern border to continue," organizers said in their mission statement. Published April 27, 2023
Biden reelection announcement was all about timing
Some puzzle over President Biden's big reveal this week -- we're talking about his grand announcement that he plans to run for reelection in 2024. Observers are pondering the motive, and parsing the timing of the event. Published April 26, 2023
Poll shows Biden’s standing slipping among America’s youth
Do you wonder about the political mindset among young Americans these days? Harvard University has released its wide-ranging annual poll of U.S. adults ages 18 to 29, and here is its summary. "A national poll released [Monday] by the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School indicates that among 18-to-29-year-olds, President Biden's approval rating stands at 36%, a drop of three percentage points since last fall (39%) and five percentage points since last spring (41%)," the summary said. Published April 25, 2023
Media coverage fixates on Tucker Carlson
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson's sudden departure from the network on Monday generated instant, provocative media coverage that went on for hours on end, much of it bolstered with live updates, hints of mystery and plenty of speculation. Here are just a few of the many headlines which followed the startling news generated by a very eager press. Published April 24, 2023
Candid advice for Biden about his age, health, reelection bid
The New York Times editorial board released a telling message for the White House and perhaps the nation. It is headlined "Biden should take voters' concerns about age seriously." The candid piece from the news organization's editorial board was illustrated with a silhouette of aviator sunglasses -- a favorite accessory of the 46th president. Published April 23, 2023
Just plain ‘erased’: Watchmaker campaign to defend women’s sports
The national discussion about who -- or what -- constitutes a woman goes on. And on. And on. Egard Watch -- a Florida-based luxury timepiece and jewelry brand -- has produced a straightforward advertisement titled "Erased," which follows a hopeful and sincere female runner who trains and sacrifices to hone her athletic talent for years -- only to be defeated by a transgender runner. Published April 20, 2023
Heritage Foundation marks 50 years with celebratory summit
Let's all send good tidings to The Heritage Foundation, which turned 50 years old on Feb. 16. The celebration of that auspicious event, however, will be marked by an timely two-day leadership summit that begins Thursday and concludes Friday with an evening gala at a glittering resort a few miles south of the nation's capital. Published April 19, 2023
Trump, DeSantis each head for New Hampshire
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump continue to occupy the political limelight when it comes to the 2024 presidential election -- now 566 days away, as of Wednesday. The pair could intersect on the campaign trail one of these days. Published April 18, 2023
Americans waste billions of hours, bucks preparing for the tax man
Tuesday marks the final day for taxpayers endeavoring to file their returns with the IRS. The occasion has prompted the National Taxpayers Union Foundation to offer some insight through research that calculates the complexity of the federal income tax code every year. Published April 17, 2023
Anuzis ‘cautiously optimistic’ about what 2024 field means for GOP
One veteran Republican observer has a short but noteworthy observation about the state of the Republican Party. "Great candidates are stepping forward. Week after week, more and more impressive, capable, and winnable candidates have entered the presidential sweepstakes," writes Saul Anuzis, former chairman of the Michigan Republican Party. Published April 16, 2023
Supercharged House GOP pushes through more bills than Democrats did
Numbers speak the loudest as the Republican Party approaches its first 100 days as the House majority in the 118th Congress. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Louisiana Republican, noted that 59 bills have been passed in his chamber so far -- compared with 37 bills passed by the House in the comparable period during the Democratic-controlled 117th Congress. Published April 13, 2023
And so it begins: First 2024 GOP presidential debate announced
Here we go. The countdown is on for the 2024 presidential campaign. Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel has the first bit of significant news, revealing Wednesday that Fox News will host the first Republican presidential primary debate. It is scheduled for August in Milwaukee, though the exact date was not specified. Published April 12, 2023
O’Biden: President heads to Emerald Isle to explore roots
President Biden has arrived in Northern Ireland for official meetings around the beautiful Emerald Isle and some personal stops along the way. A few evocative headlines from the last 24 hours reflect how the ever-friendly press interprets the trip. Published April 11, 2023
Biden team seeks to influence the influencers
Forget the standard input from public relations professionals, pollsters and publicity counselors as the 2024 presidential race looms on the horizon. President Biden will rely instead on the savvy contributors to such sites as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to craft effective messages to the public, according to one new report. Published April 10, 2023
South Carolina lawmakers trying to save Parris Island
It's been almost a year since the U.S. Marine Corps revealed there was a chance that Parris Island Training Depot could be moved from its longtime home in South Carolina due to the potential threat of extreme weather, rising temperatures and increasing effects of climate change. Local residents are not happy about the idea of losing their Marines. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is not a fan either -- along with Republican lawmakers from the Palmetto State who now say they will lead the fight to protect Parris Island. Published April 9, 2023
658-0 — the gap between MSM coverage of Trump legal woes, Biden family corruption
What would the news media do without former President Donald Trump? He is always a reliable source of provocative content, at least for a trio of national broadcasters. Published April 6, 2023
The media has a feast with Trump indictment
Former President Donald Trump attracted an avalanche of news coverage for his court appearance Tuesday in New York, a collective effort that included aerial footage of his motorcade and nonstop speculation from broadcast anchors and print reporters alike. The intense interest continues, but not without criticism. Published April 5, 2023
Forbes’ ‘Billionaires List’ comes out — a bit slimmer than last year
Could one of the most elite populations on the planet be losing members? It looks like that way, according to Forbes' annual "World Billionaires List," which was released Tuesday. "Globally, we counted 2,640 ten-figure fortunes, down from 2,668 last year. Altogether, the planet's billionaires are now worth $12.2 trillion, a drop of $500 billion from $12.7 trillion in March 2022," Forbes said. Published April 4, 2023
Historian sees hidden benefit to GOP in Trump indictment
Former President Donald Trump's appearance in a New York courtroom on Tuesday has an unexpected benefit for the Republican Party amid all the media frenzy and biased politics, according to presidential historian Craig Shirley. It could help the GOP polish up an improved image at a pivotal time. Published April 3, 2023
