Albert R. Hunt

Former Bloomberg Opinion Columnist

Albert R. Hunt is a former Bloomberg Opinion columnist. He was the executive editor of Bloomberg News, before which he was a reporter, bureau chief and executive Washington editor at the Wall Street Journal.

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Bloomberg Opinion

No, Mr. Trump, the Press Is Only the Enemy of Lies

A president who misleads and threatens is no friend of the American people. The news media should not be intimidated.

December 30, 2018

December 30, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

No, Mr. Trump, the Press Is Only the Enemy of Lies

A president who misleads and threatens is no friend of the American people. The news media should not be intimidated.

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December 25, 2018

December 25, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

How Democrats’ 2020 Battle Resembles a Basketball Tournament

It’s way too soon to anoint a presidential front-runner. But not to draw brackets in a race to a Final Four.

The Electoral College and the 2020 Toss-Up States

December 23, 2018

December 23, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

How History Should Guide a Trump Impeachment Inquiry

House leaders took bipartisanship seriously in 1974 as they methodically built the case against Nixon.

Watergate Panel

December 19, 2018

December 19, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

Must-Reads of 2018: Ranking Wartime Presidents

Successful leaders like Abraham Lincoln have a lot to teach us. So do the unsuccessful ones like Lyndon Johnson.

From left: US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara

December 16, 2018

December 16, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

How Democrats Can Thrive in the Age of Trump

A Q&A with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel about tactics for expanding on this year’s electoral victories.

White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel Addresses Jewish Conference

December 9, 2018

December 9, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

Five House Democrats to Watch (Not Named Ocasio-Cortez)

These new members of Congress from swing districts need to get results.

House Representatives-Elect Pose For Group Photo In Front Of U.S. Capitol

December 2, 2018

December 2, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

Goodlatte and Gowdy Stick to the Low Road on Their Way Out

Two House Republicans are tarnishing Congress and their party up to the very end.

House Judiciary Hearnig On FBI And DOJ Actions Surrounding 2016 Election

December 1, 2018

December 1, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

George H.W. Bush Was the Nice Guy Who Finished First

Even by the standard of a kinder, gentler era, the 41st president enjoyed unusual respect across the political aisle.

George H.W. Bush Was the Nice Guy Who Finished First

November 28, 2018

November 28, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

Saudi Prince Can’t Just Wait for Khashoggi Scandal to Fade

A savvy U.S. analyst who has doubted Mohammed bin Salman from the start says the kingdom will remain “toxic” as long as he retains power.

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November 25, 2018

November 25, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

Hoist a Glass, Democrats. Demographic Destiny Is Back.

Republicans got clobbered on Nov. 6 in House districts with a lot of nonwhite voters. Expect more of the same.

House Representatives-Elect Pose For Group Photo In Front Of U.S. Capitol

November 21, 2018

November 21, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

Democrats Have a Teeny, Tiny Edge for 2020

The midterm elections made the Electoral College map a little more hostile to Trump. With the emphasis on “a little.”

Electoral College Voters Cast Ballots Amid Protests

November 18, 2018

November 18, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

OK, Democrats, Don’t Flunk Your First Test

A botched House leadership election would be a gift to Republicans. Here’s a way out.

President Trump Delivers His First State Of The Union Address

November 14, 2018

November 14, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

In the White House, Experience Really Does Count

Beto O’Rourke and Howard Schultz have a lot going for them. But not enough to be president.

Democratic Senate Candidate Beto O'Rourke Holds Election Night Rally

November 11, 2018

November 11, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

Republican Tolerance for Despotism Keeps Rising

A party of enablers, sycophants, cowards and sellouts.

President Trump Endorses U.S. Senate Candidate Josh Hawley

November 8, 2018

November 8, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

Democrats Nudge the Ball on Gerrymandering

The midterm election will help them redraw some unfavorable congressional districts. They’d hoped for more.

Supreme Court Gerrymandering Case

November 7, 2018

November 7, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

Bipartisan Dreams Are Alive, Up to a Point

There actually are a few important things that Democrats and Republicans could agree on. Unless ...

Bipartisanship

November 7, 2018

November 7, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

Congratulations, Democrats. Now Watch Your Step.

Control of the House means much-needed investigations of Trump. Make sure they’re serious and fair.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi Talks To SiriusXM Hosts Zerlina Maxwell And Jess McIntosh

November 6, 2018

November 6, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

How to Follow the Election Returns

Here are the races to keep an eye on once polls start closing at 6 p.m. in the East.

When the Polls Close

November 4, 2018

November 4, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

These Aren’t Your Father’s Democrats

If the U.S. House changes hands after the midterm elections, it’ll be in good ones.

Early Voting Begins In Iowa Ahead Of Midterm Elections

November 1, 2018

November 1, 2018

OpinionAlbert R. Hunt

This Californian Has Democrats Dreamin’ of Blue Wave

She’s young. She scales cliffs. Her Republican district went for Clinton. She favors gun control and owns a gun. And she’s raising lots of money.

Democratic Candidates Push to Flip House Seats From Republicans In California