Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Timing is everything for Donald Trump’s legal strategy
"In politics, timing is everything. Trump's announced press conference is on Monday. As usual, he is dominating media coverage which people will know will be negative. He knows that at least one segment will be devoted to his legal troubles on all the Sunday morning news shows, which typically set the storylines for the following week. All of these don't bother Trump," a new commentary released by the Tippinsights.com editorial board states. Published August 17, 2023
Trump trials to create a media frenzy not seen in decades
So. what kind of political and cultural event are we looking at when former President Donald Trump faces a courtroom in the near future? "The Trump trials will be an O.J.-level media frenzy," predicts Jim Geraghty, a National Review columnist. Published August 16, 2023
‘Hot Girls Vote’: NextGen America makes unique turnout appeal
"Hey Hotties! Let's make one thing clear: When it comes to voting, being a Hot Girl is a state of mind. Everyone is a hottie -- as long as they're willing to use their voice and their vote," said the public outreach, which was released Tuesday by NextGen America, a national organization focused on motivating -- and registering -- young potential voters. Published August 15, 2023
GOP primary debate on deck; Democratic primary debate nonexistent
The first debate between Republican presidential hopefuls is fast approaching, scheduled to take place on Aug. 23in Milwaukee. But what about a Democrat debate? Published August 14, 2023
Sen. Tim Scott outlines his plans for border security as president
Sen. Tim Scott has released a lengthy but comprehensive list of his plans to counter the challenges brought on by porous U.S. borders. Here's a few examples of what the South Carolina Republican has in mind, gleaned from a written report the lawmaker shared with the Beltway. Published August 13, 2023
One candidate’s visit to Iowa on State Fair weekend
The Iowa State Fair remains the traditional, cheerful, down-home, must-go place for presidential hopefuls. It can be a positive and productive campaign stop -- except for those trying times when a candidate gets caught on camera trying to consume a chili dog with dignity or commune with an uncooperative farm animal. Let's consider a single schedule here. Published August 10, 2023
Yea or neigh: Lee’s horse becomes controversial at Confederate general’s college
Horses can be regarded as noble heroes -- but not by everyone, it seems. "Traveller, the horse which served Confederate General Robert E. Lee, has long been a fixture of campus culture at Washington and Lee University, as the famous steed, known for his courage and stamina, is buried on campus," according to the College Fix, a student-written watchdog organization that monitors cultural developments on U.S. campuses. Published August 9, 2023
Democrats take aim on guns with massive tax increase
"House Democrats have reintroduced legislation that would impose a 1,000% excise tax on 'semiautomatic assault weapons' and high-capacity magazines. Rep. Don Beyer, Virginia Democrat, introduced the legislation Friday along with 24 other House Democrats. Beyer had introduced legislation on the same idea last year with 41 cosponsors, and even with a Democratic-controlled House, the bill remained stuck in committee," a new report from Just the News said. Published August 8, 2023
Republicans like to live large, survey shows
Much of the nation appears to crave lots of space -- neighborhood space, that is. "A majority of Americans (57%) say they would prefer to live in a community where 'houses are larger and farther apart, but schools, stores and restaurants are several miles away,''" according to a Pew Research Center survey released Thursday. And yes, there's a political dynamic at work. Published August 7, 2023
Ramaswamy warns GOP field against looking like ‘partisan hacks’
"The sad truth is that the Republican Party right now is a party in search of an agenda. We blew the 2022 midterms because we acted like a bunch of partisan hacks spewing poll-tested platitudes about the 'failed Biden agenda.' Well, we should expect the same fate in 2024 unless we level up and actually articulate what we stand for," entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy declared. Published August 6, 2023
The Trump indictments? Rush Limbaugh predicted them
"What would Rush have said? Well, we don't really have to wonder. In one of his last episodes before his death, Limbaugh predicted that Democrats would attempt to prevent Donald Trump from becoming president again by indicting him," wrote Matt Margolis, a columnist for the news and opinion site PJ Media. Published August 3, 2023
Fashion site ranks the world’s ‘hottest politicians’
It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it. And that job is to name the "hottest celebrities" on the planet according to StyleSeat.com, an online news organization dedicated to this search -- along with fashion-minded tips. The wide-ranging findings also includes a global list of the "hottest politicians" from around the planet. Curious? Published August 2, 2023
DeSantis program means Florida won’t take such a toll on drivers
Some news of a new policy from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis -- and one that could bring him support from drivers in the Sunshine State and potentially set an example for other states with lots of highway tolls and lots of cash-strapped drivers. Published August 1, 2023
Republican fundraising slips compared to last two election cycles
Stark, unembellished numbers can often prove to be a force in politics. Here is an example released Monday for your consideration. Published July 31, 2023
No presidential ‘staycation’ as Biden heads back to Delaware
There's never been much talk of a summertime "staycation" for the U.S. president, or Congress for that matter. Let us recall that many Americans have opted for the proverbial staycation -- dutifully staying at home during their time off and lolling in the backyard rather than at a fancy resort or theme park. President Biden, meanwhile, left Friday for his beach vacation in Delaware. Published July 30, 2023
GOP presidential candidates head to Iowa for Lincoln Dinner
Iowa has not lost its traditional charm for high-profile Republicans. A sizable number of them will travel to the Hawkeye State to attend the state Republican Party's annual Lincoln Dinner -- billed as "Iowa's biggest political event of the year." Published July 27, 2023
Trump’s appearance at UFC card called part of his ‘macho strategy’
Well, here's another entry for our lexicon. This little phrase comes to us from Axios in a short update that details the news organization's impression of former President Donald Trump and his recent appearance at a fight card in Las Vegas. "Former President Trump, fighting to return to the White House and avoid prison, dropped in on an Ultimate Fighting Championship night in Vegas, and was a guest on a UFC podcast," Axios said in a brief report. Published July 26, 2023
House hearing set for Wednesday on UAPs
For those with serious interest in otherworldly things, don't forget: The House Oversight subcommittee on National Security, the Border and Foreign Affairs will hold a hearing titled "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency" at 10 a.m. Wednesday on Capitol Hill. The committee is investigating the increase in sightings of UAPs -- or UFOs, if you prefer -- and the impact this has on national security, among other things. Published July 25, 2023
Cassidy Hutchinson’s Jan. 6 book ‘Enough’ gets September release date
Simon & Schuster announced Monday that it is publishing "Enough" -- a memoir by Cassidy Hutchinson. The former special assistant to former President Donald Trump and his former chief of staff Mark Meadows sat at a desk that was "mere steps from the most controversial president in recent American history," according to the publisher in advance notes and biographical materials. Published July 24, 2023
Trump-Ramaswamy 2024
The all-important pairing of potential White House candidates has begun -- at least among the folks in New Hampshire who support former President Donald Trump in his quest to return to the nation's highest office. Published July 23, 2023
