“Americans remain much more positive toward capitalism than socialism,” wrote Jeffrey M. Jones, a Gallup analyst, in a new analysis released Monday. The pollster reveals that 60% of U.S. adults have a positive view of capitalism; that inclu…
Author: Jennifer Harper
Inside the Beltway: Trump schools the Democrats
Former President Donald Trump is very handy with words, offering daily summaries of his thoughts which are terse, timely and provocative. Such writing also appears in other outreach from Mr. Trump, such as this fundraising message — titled &ldquo…
Inside the Beltway: Young Republicans have reason to celebrate
There is some joy percolating within the Republican Party. No, really. Consider the 900-member New York Young Republican Club, which was incorporated in 1911 with predecessor organizations dating back to 1856. It has endeavored to offer practical, vigo…
Inside the Beltway: Young Republicans foresee ‘second civil war’
Here’s a telling but disquieting new survey. Harvard University’s Institute of Politics surveyed 2,109 young Americans ages 18-29 on their political views and their perceptions of the U.S. as a nation. The results are not encouraging. “A ma…
Inside the Beltway: Herschel Walker: America’s ‘worth fighting for’
Football great Herschel Walker declared his intent to run for the U.S. Senate seat in Georgia on Aug. 24 and now reveals he has organized 34N22 — a political action committee now up and running to support the conservative Republican. “The g…
Inside the Beltway: Democrats now ‘woke’ but clueless
A giant hunk of legislation with a big price tag is still lurking on Capitol Hill. That would be the $2.1 trillion “Build Back Better” Act which passed the House on Nov. 21 and is headed towards the Senate. One GOP stalwart won’t take…
Inside the Beltway: Kamala Harris – Pete Buttigieg 2024 ticket seen as a possibility
Prognosticators are already pairing off potential Republican running mates for the 2024 presidential election, and the combinations of names are many. Now comes a noteworthy prediction for the Democratic side. “Harris/Buttigieg 2024” has su…
Inside the Beltway: Biden’s bleak Black Friday
Well here it is Black Friday, and Americans are skittish about rising prices and buying stuff — certainly not ideal for what is supposed to be the biggest shopping day of the year. The thrill is ebbing now that the U.S. has become an inflation na…
Inside the Beltway: Donald Trump’s first Thanksgiving message, 2017
Former President Donald Trump remains a political force these days through frequent broadcast appearances and daily statements. The 45th president also has a new book titled “Our Journey Together” arriving in mid-December. But wait. Let&rsq…
Inside the Beltway: ‘Kamikaze Democrats’ have arrived
Watch your step, now. Look out for flying debris. The “Kamikaze Democrats” are here. This handy little description was coined by The Wall Street Journal editorial board Tuesday to describe Democratic lawmakers who must now face the daunting…