Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Donald Trump picks up some buzz in latest poll
Former President Donald Trump still wields some power in public opinion polls. "Just over a year out from the Republican Party's first presidential nominating contest, Trump remains the front-runner in a hypothetical crowded field," reports Eli Yokley, a Morning Consult analyst. Published January 11, 2023
Book advocates that Americans guard those values
The title tells all in a new book arriving Wednesday: "Toward a More Perfect Union: The Moral and Cultural Case for Teaching the Great American Story," by Timothy S. Goeglein, who has a clear message -- if not a warning -- for jittery Americans. Published January 10, 2023
Census data shows U.S. population gains mostly from immigration
A new study of Census Bureau data reveals the influence of "immigration from abroad" on the U.S. population. Kenneth M. Johnson -- a senior demographer at the Carsey School of Public Policy and professor of sociology at the University of New Hampshire -- has delved into newly released Census numbers. "Immigration from abroad, which increased last year, accounted for 80% of the population gain," he said. Published January 9, 2023
Media engages in ‘hysteria’ over McCarthy victory
So how did he do in the press? Newly minted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy drew attentive but predictably critical news coverage following his election to that esteemed position on Capitol Hill. Published January 8, 2023
Jan. 6 anniversary providing a book bonanza for publishers
Politics still makes popular reading. Very popular reading, in fact. Books published by commercial trade publishers featuring the text of the Select January 6th Committee Final Report have arrived, according to Jim Milliot, editorial director of Publishers Weekly. Published January 5, 2023
‘Save the republic’ as a New Year’s resolution
So 2023 has finally arrived, Capitol Hill is in turmoil and the citizenry is either confused, concerned or uninterested. Now what? "Here's how to be happy in 2023. Make saving the Republic your New Year's resolution," advises Roger L. Simon, a columnist for The Epoch Times. Published January 4, 2023
Talk radio veteran issues warning about medium’s online existential threats
Michael Harrison has issued an unprecedented "prescription for survival" to his peers who now face serious competition from online sources. Published January 3, 2023
Scalise has a plan, outlining legislative priorities for House GOP majority
House Majority Leader-elect Steve Scalise is surveying his future territory and making a promise. The Louisiana Republican has sent his GOP colleagues a letter outlining the legislation he will bring before his peers in the first two weeks of the year. Published January 2, 2023
Year-end spending bill called ‘a grab bag of theft’
Some close observers are not impressed by the gigantic $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill that rocketed through Capitol Hill this week. "It's a grab bag of theft. But it's what they do here," declared nationally syndicated radio host Chris Plante. Published December 22, 2022
Republican National Convention settles location for GOP meeting in Milwaukee
Party on, Reince. Published December 21, 2022
Headlines from El Paso as border crisis looms
How are things in El Paso, Texas? It could be considered a "ground zero" of sorts for the illegal immigration crisis -- which is expected to escalate if and when Title 42 is lifted. This law limits immigration to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases in the U.S. Published December 20, 2022
Poll asks Republicans to define the ‘good Republican’
Is there such a thing as the ideal Republican -- the "good" Republican? One pollster was determined to find out. "Small government, America First, liberty and freedom, religious values, personal responsibility. These are just some of the ways Republican voters describe what it means to be a good Republican," stated a new analysis from Monmouth University, which indeed polled 563 Republicans to get their take on the subject. Published December 19, 2022
What we most dread about Christmas gift giving
The National Retail Federation projects that holiday spending could reach $960.4 billion, with 91% of consumers celebrating the season. Well, good. There is another aspect to consider however. Gift giving can miss the mark. Politically-themed gifts in particular made a list of the most "unwelcome" presents this year -- despite clever embellishments, such as the coffee mug which reads "All I want for Christmas is a new president." Published December 18, 2022
Christmas songs inspire bipartisan agreement
In a year of discord and disagreement, there's at least one thing that Republicans and Democrats agree on at the moment. Both sides think "Silent Night" is the best Christmas song of all. Yes, there's a poll which asked respondents to name their favorite seasonal tunes, of both the sacred and commercial varieties. Published December 15, 2022
Maddow’s first Hollywood venture based on ‘Great Sedition Trial’
Longtime MSNBC host Rachel Maddow -- who retired from her prime-time perch earlier this year vowing to "work on special projects" -- seems to have begun that quest. And it appears to be a big deal -- a very big and complex deal even by Hollywood standards. Published December 14, 2022
‘Pastors for Trump’ arrives in time for 2024 campaign
Some have not given up on the political future of former President Donald Trump. Pastors for Trump has arrived, founded by Jackson Lahmeyer, lead pastor at Sheridan Church in Tulsa and a former candidate for U.S. senator in Oklahoma. He has a very specific mission. Published December 13, 2022
Veterans still scarce in Congress, despite slight upward tick
How many military veterans are now members of Congress? The answer: Not many. "The new Congress will have a few more veterans, but their share of lawmakers is still near a record low," reported Pew Research Center analyst Drew DeSilver. Published December 12, 2022
‘How Biden stole Christmas’ … with all those higher prices
So it wasn't the Grinch that ran off with one of the nation's favorite holidays? It was a U.S. president? One analyst believes this is true. Isabelle Morales, who covers spending and regulatory reform for Americans for Tax Reform, offers much evidence in an essay titled 'How Biden Stole Christmas: Americans brace for the most expensive Christmas to date." Published December 11, 2022
New York Republicans plan bodacious party for weekend
This is truly a grand old party. In keeping with the season, the New York Young Republicans will host a bodacious get-together this weekend at an undisclosed location in Manhattan. Published December 8, 2022
Scalise calls out the Biden era’s ‘drunken spending spree’
House Republican Whip Steve Scalise offers a tidy summary of what the nation -- and the nation's pocketbook -- is facing in this day and age. Published December 7, 2022
