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Jennifer Harper

jharper@washingtontimes.com

Jennifer Harper wrote the daily Inside the Beltway column for The Washington Times.

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A recruitment poster for "Operation Elect Us," a Libertarian Party effort to encourage people to run for office as Libertarians. (Libertarian Party)

Inside the Beltway: ‘Not too late to run as a Libertarian’

Hope springs eternal: Wes Benedict, chairman of the national Libertarian Party, is reminding the politically minded that they can still declare their intent to run for office in 35 states. Filing deadlines for the formal paperwork have not passed in scores of states, ranging from Alabama to Wyoming. "It's not too late to run for office as a Libertarian," Mr. Benedict advises.

April 21, 2016
Looking back at the 2012 election, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus concluded, "Our message was weak, our ground game was insufficient, we weren't inclusive, we were behind in both data and digital, our primary and debate process needed improvement." (CBS News via Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Republicans huddle in Florida vowing to ‘tweak’ not shred GOP convention rules

No, not that Hollywood. The heavyweights of the Grand Old Party are now in Hollywood, Florida — assembled for the Republican National Committee's three-day spring meeting at a towering, sparkling beachside resort, complete with a steakhouse that still serves a 28-ounce aged prime porterhouse for a mere $105. The titans of the party will enjoy a complimentary cruise aboard a 128-foot yacht; there will be cameo appearances by the presidential hopefuls and the buzz of meaningful discussion.

April 20, 2016
The resourceful Sen. Bernard Sanders is fundraising off the big money style of rival Hillary Clinton. They two are seen here at a recent CNN presidential debate in Brooklyn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Inside the Beltway: Bernie Sanders only wants $2.70

It is ironic that presidential candidates fault one another for raising big money for their campaigns, but continue to do so themselves. Case in point: There were 28 fundraisers in nine states plus China for Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton last week, including a grand finale hosted by actor George Clooney with a $353,400 admission price.

April 17, 2016
George Clooney and his wife Amal, seen here arriving at annual Golden Globe Awards, host a campaign fundraiser for Hillary Clinton on Friday. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Hillary Clinton money machine hosts 28 fundraisers this week

There are two reasons why Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton raises mighty amounts of money for her campaign: Relentless volume and star power -- both the Hollywood and political variety. Consider that there are 28 private campaign fundraisers this week alone for the Mrs. Clinton in nine states, the District of Columbia and China. Yes, China.

April 13, 2016
An activist group formed by students who supported Ron Paul for president in 2012 now plans to push back against politically correct college campuses. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Ron Paul disciples take on campus intolerance

The legions of young fans who supported former Texas representative Ron Paul's quest for the White House in 2012 have reorganized into a 257,000-member activist group called Young Americans for Liberty. They are still ready to rumble, this time to push back against political correctness on the nation's campuses.

April 12, 2016