Election Day is finally here, the polls are open and the news media is in frantic mode. There's a little serenity around, though. Millions of Americans already have cast their votes early by mail or in person — and likely glad that they did.
Jennifer Harper is an Inside the Beltway daily columnist for The Washington Times, specializing in media, public opinion, culture, and Americana. With a focus on national issues in the United States, Jennifer's work has appeared in various publications, including Food Poisoning News, BMJ, and Knowledia.