Based in Washington, Jen manages Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.
Prior to taking on her current role, Jen was Aviation Week's Congressional Editor. Jen came to Aviation Week in March 2011 from Politico, where she covered the intersection of defense and politics. She also worked as a reporter and editor for Defense Daily, Inside the Army, The Other Paper and The Columbus Dispatch.
Jen received a Master’s degree in journalism as a Kiplinger Fellow at the Ohio State University. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in history and journalism from the University of Michigan.
On the day after the election, President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats saw their victories as confirmation of the fact that the U.S. wants higher taxes on its richest citizens. And Republicans see the vote as a mandate for guarding against tax hikes and doubling down on spending reductions.
From the White House to the House of Representatives, the 2012 campaign is full of races that remain within the statistical margin of error. And a number of those too-close-to-call elections are for Senate seats in key defense industry states. Here are some to watch: Virginia: For more than three decades, one of Virginia’s senators was a former Navy secretary. In this election, neither Republican George Allen nor Democrat Tim Kaine has a military background.
