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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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"Obama Grammar: Using the President's Bloopers to Improve Your English" was written by Harvard-educated historian William Proctor. (Provided by Inkslingers Press)

Inside the Beltway

Strategery, misunderestimated, refudiate: former President George W. Bush and Sarah Palin have been chastised by journalists and academes for their inventive language and occasional grammatical gaffes for years. Now it is President Obama's turn.

September 29, 2011
Buffett

Inside the Beltway

"Dear Warren: I have solved your problem. You have mentioned in passing that you feel unhappy that you do not pay enough money to the government each year in taxes," writes Americans for Tax Reform president Grover Norquist, in an open letter to billionaire investor Warren Buffett.

September 28, 2011

Inside the Beltway

"Poll: In head-to-head matchup, Obama who ran in 2008 would trounce current Obama. The popularity of old Obama spells trouble for the new one," proclaims comedian Andy Borowitz in a parody commentary.

September 27, 2011
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway

One is a confirmed presidential hopeful likely to regain his Lone Star stride sooner or later, the other remains on the wish list of many a weary Republican.

September 26, 2011
The GOP presidential hopeful's new book "This Is Herman Cain!" has an Oct. 4 release date, which is very favorable timing for last week's Florida straw poll winner. (Simon and Schuster)

Inside the Beltway

Wise businessman and presidential hopeful Herman Cain is not taking much time to bask in his Florida straw poll victory.

September 25, 2011
More than 5,000 high school, college and professional football teams will salute Ronald Reagan's centennial birthday with a special coin toss this weekend. (Courtesy Warner Brothers)

Inside the Beltway

Many will soon flip over Ronald Reagan. Nearly 5,000 high school, college and NFL teams in all 50 states honor the 100th birthday of America's 40th president this weekend by tossing a Reagan commemorative coin to start their games.

September 22, 2011
Republican presidential hopeful Andy Martin continues to investigate President Obama's eligibility to hold office. (Courtesy Andy Martin for President)

Inside the Beltway

Though hubbub over President Obama's birth certificate ultimately became a Democratic fundraising tool, the "birther" factor won't die, insists Republican presidential hopeful Andy Martin.

September 21, 2011
The American Conservative Union's "CPAC-FL" gathering is one of a number of major Republican events in and around Orlando, Fla., over the next fewer days. (American Conservative Union)

Inside the Beltway

In 24 hours, Republicans descend on Florida en masse for a grand old party for the Grand Old Party. On Thursday, the mighty eight presidential hopefuls meet once again for another debate, this one hosted by Fox News and the Florida Republican Party, staged in Orlando. That's just the opening act, though.

September 20, 2011
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will address the U.N.'s "Private Sector Forum 2011" at noon Tuesday. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway

With a certain 1950s B-movie melodrama, the economy has morphed into a menacing entity in the minds of American voters.

September 19, 2011

Inside the Beltway

In a week — come rain, shine or recession — President Obama journeys to the land of Hollywood for a pair of glittering fundraisers for his re-election campaign. But alas, the mighty stars and producers apparently are not very thrilled with Hope and Change, Part Deux.

September 18, 2011
James Madison is known as the "Father of the Constitution." (Photograph provided by the Montpelier Foundation) **FILE**

Inside the Beltway

Saturday is Constitution Day, and it's big doings at 2,650-acre Montpelier, an architectural gem in the verdant hills of Virginia and home of "Father of the Constitution" James Madison.

September 15, 2011
Friends and assorted celebrities will help celebrate "A Decade of Difference" with former President Clinton in October. The event is part birthday bash, part fundraiser for his foundation. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway

Don't think for a moment that former President Bill Clinton has lost his Hollywood touch. Tickets costing up to $1 million each go on sale Thursday for "A Decade of Difference," a glittering concert in the Hollywood Bowl to celebrate Mr. Clinton, his foundation and his 65th birthday.

September 13, 2011

Inside the Beltway

Liberal critics who dither over Rep. Peter T. King's vigorous no-nonsense stand against Islamic radicalization take note: The New York Republican and chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security testifies in London on Tuesday before the British House of Commons Select Committee on Home Affairs.

September 12, 2011
Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, has been the subject of speculation that he might be vice-presidential material for the 2012 GOP ticket. He thus far has demurred. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway

Tea Party Express organizers describe the Republican debate in Tampa, Fla., on Monday night as a milestone — clear evidence that the grass-roots movement holds definitive sway over serious politics, despite critics who claim otherwise.

September 11, 2011

Inside the Beltway

The Family Research Council is urging New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to allow clergy to participate in the solemn observance of 9/11 at ground zero Sunday.

September 8, 2011

Inside the Beltway

We are still a common-sense nation. When it comes to key national issues, 73 percent of likely voters nationwide trust the judgment of the American people more than their political leaders, says a Rasmussen Reports survey released Wednesday.

September 7, 2011
Academy Award winning actor Jon Voight calls New York Mayor MIchael Bloomberg's decision to omit clergy and prayer from the official Ground Zero remembrance of the 9/11 attacks a "great injustice." (Image from Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway

Academy Award-winning actor and silver-screen conservative Jon Voight shares his reaction to news that New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will include President Obama and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo at the solemn remembrance of the 9/11 attacks at ground zero on Sunday. But no clergy. And no prayers.

September 6, 2011

Inside the Beltway

His big jobs creation speech is only 48 hours away.

September 5, 2011

Inside the Beltway

"On this Labor Day, we reaffirm that collective bargaining is a cornerstone of the American dream."

September 4, 2011