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Jennifer Harper

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

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Former President Donald Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 in Palm Beach, Fla. The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the handover of former President Donald Trump's tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Donald Trump tells supporters how he sees 2024

So has the 2024 presidential election already begun? For some it has. Here's a new public message sent out by former President Donald Trump's campaign, clearly seeking to rev up some unity and corral those votes.

November 27, 2022
President Joe Biden speaks as he meets with business and labor leaders on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

The toilet factor and Biden’s poll numbers

Well, at least "the sewer" or "the kitchen sink" did not come up. "Biden's approval rating is still in the toilet," notes the lead headline in Election Central, a political news site which has showcased some telling numbers from a new Quinnipiac University poll.

November 24, 2022
President Ronald Reagan, with Peter Hermanson, then president of the National Turkey Federation, right, takes part in the annual White House Thanksgiving turkey presentation on Friday, Nov. 19, 1988 in Washington at the Rose Garden. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

Revisit Reagan’s Thanksgiving

So what was the thinking about Thanksgiving in America 40 years ago? The 40th president had an idea or two to share.

November 23, 2022
Do Republican voters support GOP policy but doubt Republican leadership? SOme say this is an emerging factor, (AP Photo)

Republican voters say they want a gutsier GOP

Republicans -- weary from the GOP's less-than-ideal performance in the midterm elections -- also appear tired of those who are in charge of the Grand Old Party. They still support Republican policy, of course, but have cooled to high-profile figures in the power realm. So says new research from Convention of States Action and the Trafalgar Group, which have joined forces to determine the true state of Republican sentiment.

November 22, 2022
President Biden speaks with members of the press before leaving Washington for a weekend at his home in Delaware. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Biden’s 101 trips home to Delaware … and the cost to taxpayers

President Biden's regular trips to his home state of Delaware have cost taxpayers at least $11 million since the start of his presidency, according to a meticulous analysis by Fox News Digital. It uses simple but effective math to reach that conclusion.

November 21, 2022
Supporters cheer after former President Donald Trump announces that he is running for president for the third time at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Are you a ‘MAGA Republican,’ poll asks

This is a very straightforward poll question: "Do you identify as a MAGA Republican?" asks a new Economist/YouGov poll -- and yes, it was a survey of Republicans only.

November 20, 2022
The Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) and crew departs Seattle Nov. 16, 2022. The crew left Seattle to begin Operation Deep Freeze, a 20,000-mile round trip supporting the annual joint military mission to resupply the United States Antarctic stations in support of the National Science Foundation, the lead agency for the United States Antarctic Program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Clark)

Coast Guard cutter heads for annual mission to Antarctica

Three cheers for the nation's only heavy icebreaker -- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star -- which has departed its homeport, Seattle. and is bound for Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze, a joint military service mission to resupply U.S. Antarctic stations of the National Science Foundation.

November 17, 2022
Fox Nation showcases the nation's most heroic populations in new programming to air live on Friday. Weekend host and decorated combat veteran Pete Hegseth will serve as master of ceremonies during the network's second annual Patriot Awards — which lauds first responders and the genuine heroes of the military. (Image courtesy of Fox News)

Fox Nation hosting fourth annual ‘Patriot Awards’

Leading Fox News hosts and analysts are joining forces Thursday night for the fourth annual "Patriot Awards" -- a high-profile and heartfelt event which honors the nation's "most valiant, including military veterans, first responders and other everyday heroes," according to the network.

November 17, 2022
In this June 15, 2020, file photo, the Voice of America building is seen here in Washington.. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

U.S. Agency for Global Media draws ever-bigger audiences worldwide

Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks -- they deliver news and programming via radio, television and internet in 63 languages. This incredible outreach and these admirable, indefatigable news organizations all come under the direction of the U.S. Agency for Global Media.

November 16, 2022
Late night talk show host Stephen Colbert arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

47-0 liberals: The overwhelming political bias on late-night shows

Here are some eye-opening numbers for those readers who wonder about the typical political leanings of late night hosts. Are they liberal? Yes, they are very, very liberal, according to some meticulous research released Monday by Newsbusters.org, a conservative press watchdog.

November 14, 2022
Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks on behalf of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp during a rally, Monday, May 23, 2022, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Mike Pence reinvents himself

Former Vice President Mike Pence has emerged as a new political entity with updated branding and some significant media coverage -- this, of course, from a media that detests Mr. Pence's old boss.

November 13, 2022
In this June 16, 2015 file photo, Donald Trump, fourth left, poses with his family after his announcement that he will run for president of the United States, in the lobby of Trump Tower, New York, Tuesday, June 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Trump teases 2024 run: ‘Would you vote for me?’

Former President Donald Trump continues to tease political analysts and voters alike by implying that he plans another run for the White House in 2024 next week. If that were to happen, Mr. Trump would be launching his campaign pretty soon.

November 10, 2022
Voters turn out early Tuesday to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections at Fire Station 26 in Jackson, Miss., Nov. 8, 2022. (Hannah Mattix/The Clarion-Ledger via AP)

Media obsesses over ‘red wave’

The news media has displayed its frisky side as midterm election results rolled in. "Red wave" -- symbolizing the initial prediction that Republicans would emerge as victors in the big bout -- was the basis for many sarcastic -- well, better make that creative -- headlines.

November 9, 2022
The competition just can’t keep up with Fox News, which has now marked 90 consecutive weeks as the top cable news network, led by "The Five" with 3.6 million viewers, and "Tucker Carlson Tonight" with 3.5 million viewers. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Fox News logs 90 weeks atop the cable-news ratings heap

The competition just can't keep up with Fox News. It's all in the numbers. During the week of Oct. 31-Nov. 6, Fox News marked 90 consecutive weeks as the top cable news network in the all-important prime-time viewing hours, drawing an average audience of 2.5 million in that period. In contrast, MSNBC attracted 1 million prime-time viewers while CNN drew 466,000.

November 8, 2022
In this photo made with a 12-1/2 inch telescope and provided by Johnny Horne, the totally eclipsed moon glows with a reddish color against the background stars over Stedman, N.C., on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019.This full moon is also sometimes known as the wolf moon or great spirit moon. (Johnny Horne via AP)

A ‘blood moon’ will shine on election night

So the midterm elections have finally arrived, along with scores of predictions from news organizations framing the outcome and the implications of the big event. A noteworthy lunar event is also occurring. "Another blood moon is coming, and it falls right on the night of the midterm elections," advised a new essay published by the Christian Broadcasting Network, found at CBN.com.

November 7, 2022
A motorist fills up the tank on a sedan, on July 22, 2022, in Saratoga, Wyo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Inflation everywhere, from an oil change to the produce counter

"I went down to my neighborhood auto parts store on Saturday and got a 5-quart container of 5W30 oil. It was $49.49. I also got an extra quart of oil, which was $12.29. The oil filter was $17.76," an Inside the Beltway reader said. "Really? Seriously?"

November 6, 2022
In a Nov. 8, 2016 file photo, McCracken County residents vote at the Robert Cherry Civic Center in Paducah, Ky. (Ryan Hermens/The Paducah Sun via AP, File)

As Biden decides on 2024, voters showing little enthusiasm

There have been multiple news reports this week suggesting that President Biden is seriously considering another run for the White House in 2024 -- and that he is quietly crafting a reelection bid as his 80th birthday approaches on Nov. 20.

November 3, 2022
People walk outside the U.S Capitol building in Washington, June 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

‘Untruths’ jinx the Democrats

The outcome of the midterm elections could be swayed by political savvy and fancy ads, perhaps. But straightforward honesty is a powerful factor in influencing voters.

November 2, 2022