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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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The Democratic National Committee launched its very first National Football League ad campaign on Sunday. The committee spread the word with skywriting in Las Vegas over the Pittsburgh Steelers – Las Vegas Raiders game. (Image courtesy of the Democratic National Committee. (Image courtesy of the Democratic National Committee.)

Democrats take to the skies for messaging during NFL games

Did you notice? The Democratic National Committee (DNC) revealed its very first National Football League ad campaign on Sunday. It is not your usual quick-moving video full of promises and earnest looking voters. Nope. The committee instead, in its most bodacious outreach yet, chose skywriting over Las Vegas during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Pittsburgh Steelers. But that's not all.

October 13, 2024
Former President Donald Trump could benefit from "chaotic" circumstances say Louis Perron, author of the book "Beat the Incumbent."

How the national chaos can help Donald Trump

"The United States faces numerous chaotic problems including: a border crisis, hurricane death and destruction, rampant crime, and skyrocketing inflation," said Louis Perron, a political consultant, campaign strategist and author of "Beat the Incumbent: Proven Strategies and Tactics to Win Elections," a book published this year by Radius Book Group. Former President Donald Trump may benefit from the chaos in his quest to return to the White House, according to the author.

October 3, 2024
As of October 2, C-SPAN has covered 376 campaign events and programs in 2024 — not counting candidate speeches and rallies. Combined with C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" and other interviews, C-SPAN's Election 2024 coverage reached 619 programs as of October 2. (Image courteous of C-SPAN)

C-SPAN, a powerful network

C-SPAN -- the nation's preeminent public affairs channel -- has a formidable reach when it comes to political fare.

October 2, 2024
Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., left, and Republican candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin shake hands before the start of a vice presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

On eve of vice presidential debate, recalling the Palin-Biden contest

So the vice presidential debate is finally ready to roll. The 90-minute encounter between Sen. J.D. Vance, Ohio Republican, and Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is set for 9 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday on CBS, though other networks will be simulcasting. But wait. Let's journey back 16 years to consider an event of yore. Then-Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware and then-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin faced off in a vice presidential debate on Oct. 2, 2008.

September 30, 2024
Actor Xander Berkeley of the new movie "Reagan," pauses for a moment in the U.S. Capitol. The movie was recently screened before members of Congress. (Image courtesy of Sean McNamara)

‘Reagan’ builds political cachet with bipartisan screening before lawmakers

Let's revisit "Reagan" -- a movie based on the life and accomplishments of Ronald Reagan. It was released Aug. 30 and has since brought in $26.7 million at the box office, according to IMDb.com, an industry source. The film has resonated with the public and was ranked No. 3 in popularity on its opening weekend -- and hit No. 1 in the nation for a day.

September 25, 2024
Rep. Elise Stefanik, New York Republican, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump listen as former Rep. Lee Zeldin, New York Republican, speaks at a campaign event in Concord, N.H., on Jan. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ** FILE **

Stefanik summarizes state of the nation as election looms

"This November will be the most important election in our lifetime. As we head home to our districts this October, House Republicans will continue to highlight the stark contrast between the successes of President Trump and the America First Republican policies with the catastrophic failed four year record of Kamala Harris and far Left Democrat leadership," House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik advised.

September 24, 2024
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign event, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Solving economic challenges will require more than cheerfulness, surveyors say

The news media often emphasize very positive video footage of Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail -- focusing on her public speeches, which include smiles, laughter and audience participation. Sure, there's a place for that during an election. But some counsel that there are limits to giggles and feel-good fare this time around.

September 22, 2024
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he arrives to speak at a campaign event at Nassau Coliseum, Wednesday, Sept.18, 2024, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump, surrogates plan busy weekend of campaigning

Former President Donald Trump -- who appears to be indefatigable -- is off to the Tar Heel State on Saturday, hosting yet another jumbo-sized rally in Wilmington, North Carolina. He'll follow that with another rally Monday at an Indiana, Pennsylvania, convention and athletic complex. His closest "Team Trump" allies are also busy, busy, busy in support of "Team Trump's Agenda 47 Policy Tour," according to the Trump campaign.

September 19, 2024
Timothy S. Goeglein is the author of a powerful new book with a telling title: "Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream." (Image courtesy of Fidelis Publishing)

‘A cultural and spiritual mess’

Concerned about the current state of America? Worried that the nation's values have faded? So is Timothy S. Goeglein, author of a powerful new book with a telling title: "Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream."

September 18, 2024
Voters fill out ballots, in a primary election to pick candidates for governor, the U.S. House, and the state Legislature, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Nashua, N.H. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

The choice of Hoosiers in 2024 presidential election looks clear

"A new Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey in Indiana finds 57% of likely voters support former President Donald Trump for president in 2024, while 40% support Vice President Kamala Harris. Two percent are undecided," the pollster advises.

September 17, 2024