Margaret Carlson

Former Bloomberg View Columnist

Margaret Carlson was a White House correspondent for Time, a weekly panelist on CNN’s “Capital Gang” and an editor at the New Republic.

Slow Down, Mr. President

Trump is moving so fast, the media and even his own party can’t keep up.

January 26, 2017

January 26, 2017

OpinionMargaret Carlson

Slow Down, Mr. President

Trump is moving so fast, the media and even his own party can’t keep up.

January 21, 2017

January 21, 2017

OpinionMargaret Carlson

And the Tweet Goes On

Even on Inauguration Day, the president reaches out to his social media followers.

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January 13, 2017

January 13, 2017

OpinionMargaret Carlson

Jeff Sessions' High-Wire Act

In his nomination hearings, he tried to balance the law and his fealty to Donald Trump.

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January 9, 2017

January 9, 2017

OpinionMargaret Carlson

Give Thanks for Ivanka Trump

The first daughter will bring some balance to the White House.

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December 27, 2016

December 27, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

A Democrat Tiptoes Through Trumpworld

Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota is one of five Democratic senators facing re-election in bright red states.

December 4, 2016

December 4, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

See Romney Jump Through Trump's Hoops

The 2012 nominee would be the best candidate for secretary of state. That doesn't mean he'll get the job.

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November 23, 2016

November 23, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

A Fake Conspiracy for Our Fevered Age

Child-sex trafficking. Pizza. Social media. In a crazy way, it all fits together.

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November 14, 2016

November 14, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

Clinton Lost, But Women Still Won

Her candidacy ingrained the idea of a female president.

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October 20, 2016

October 20, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

Trump Douses Himself in Woman Repellent

The Republican nominee seems determined to turn away a group of voters he needs to win in November.

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October 17, 2016

October 17, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

New Hampshire's Ayotte Can't Shake Off Trump

The Republican senator's contortions to support the presidential nominee without endorsing him have become untenable.

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October 10, 2016

October 10, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

Pity Mike Pence, But He Has a Path to Redemption

Trump is acting like his running mate is dispensable. Oops.

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September 30, 2016

September 30, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

North Carolina's Governor Tries to Ride Trump's Coattails

Most Republican candidates want distance from the party's presidential nominee.

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September 27, 2016

September 27, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

Clinton Proves It Pays to Prepare

By questioning his opponent's stamina, Trump provided the opening for her to remind voters of his vulnerabilities with women.

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September 15, 2016

September 15, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

Maybe Clinton Should Take a Little More Time Off

During her convalescence, Obama and Bill did a better job of selling her than she has done for herself.

September 12, 2016

September 12, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

Clinton Can Overcome Pneumonia, But Not Her Trust Problem

The former Watergate investigation staffer knows the cover-up is worse than the crime.

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September 9, 2016

September 9, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

As Trump Hits Low, Clinton Fails to Rise

Both candidates blow a chance to elevate the race in the final stretch.

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August 30, 2016

August 30, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

Pence's Parallel Campaign

The Republican vice-presidential nominee tries to avoid having to explain his running mate's ever-changing message.

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August 24, 2016

August 24, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

How Republicans Could Lose Twice in Pennsylvania

Trump as presidential nominee upends what should have been a straightforward Senate re-election bid.

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August 10, 2016

August 10, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

When Principle Takes a Back Seat to Politics

Breaking with Trump depends mostly on how when a politician next faces voters.

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August 1, 2016

August 1, 2016

OpinionMargaret Carlson

How Low Will Republican Leaders Let Trump Go?

The nominee's attacks on the grieving parents of a war hero should be disqualifying.

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