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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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Country music icon Charlie Daniels offers a grim lesson on China in a new CNS column, and at a pivotal moment. (Webster PR)

Inside the Beltway: Charlie Daniels offers grim ‘lesson’ on China

Country music icon Charlie Daniels is plenty riled after leaning that China is the source for many antibiotics, generic medications and prescription drugs vital to Americans — a situation now in sharp focus following the coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent national emergency.

March 15, 2020
Baby booms have arrived after power blackouts, snowstorms and hurricanes. What about the coronavirus? Will the nation see a baby boom in nine months, now that many Americans must spend more time at home during the newly declared health emergency? (AP Photo/Fernando Antonio, File)

Next question: Will there be a coronavirus baby boom in nine months?

Baby booms have been conceived in the wake of power blackouts, snowstorms and hurricanes. What about the coronavirus? Will the nation see a baby boom in nine months, now that many Americans must spend more time at home during the newly declared health emergency?

March 14, 2020
One group of Trump fans is not letting fears of the coronavirus get in their way of supporting President Trump's reelection campaign. (Walkaway Campaign)

Inside the Beltway: Donald Trump fans keep the faith, virus or not

One resolute group of Trump fans are forging ahead with their campaign outreach even as public events all over the nation are being canceled due to concern about the coronavirus. That group is the Walkaway Campaign, a high-volume, high-style grassroots organization which encourages disgruntled and disenchanted Democrats to walk away from the Democratic Party and support President Trump.

March 12, 2020
Joseph R. Biden and Michael Bloomberg interact with the audience at a recent Democratic debate. The next one, however, will have no audience whatsoever, due to concerns over the hazards of coronavirus. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Coronavirus jitters brings a Democratic debate with no audience

It was inevitable. Along with inspiring the entire nation to wash their hands a lot, the coronavirus is influencing official election activities. The next Democratic presidential debate will be staged with no live audience to cheer and jeer throughout the bout. Such interactions have long been a prime driver of drama and contention in these televised events.

March 11, 2020
The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. (Associated Press, File Photo)

Democratic Party’s image takes a hit in approval ratings: Gallup poll

The impeachment effort, the public displays of animosity toward President Trump were perhaps seen by some members of the Democratic Party as a sign of power and focus in the political arena. The public may not agree. "More Americans approve of the job congressional Republicans are doing than of congressional Democrats' performance," says a new Gallup poll.

March 11, 2020
Democrat Joseph R. Biden claimed victory on Super Tuesday. CNN noted he made a "historic and unbelievable political comeback." (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Joe frenzy: Media ready to shine for Biden

It is no surprise that the news media is now ready to shine the light of approval and electability upon Democratic presidential hopeful Joseph R. Biden, brimming with surprise and delight as he meanders toward the White House nomination. The uneven trajectory of the 2020 election may not be to the liking of the entire left-leaning press at the moment, but they are battening down the hatches and taking on the role of kingmaker, shaping Mr. Biden's public persona and buffing up his image as an experienced down-to-earth optimist with street smarts. Or something like that.

March 4, 2020
(Associated Press)

Phone obsession? 73% of Americans now use their cellphone ‘on the toilet’

Is the public a little too close to their cellphones? Maybe. A new survey finds that three-quarters of the public -- 73% -- now confess they use their phones "on the toilet." Another 76% consider themselves to be "addicted to their phones" while a sizable 88% say they feel uneasy leaving their phone at home.

March 4, 2020