political writer

Commentator on governance

A political writer produces written work about politics, government, policy, or civic affairs.

The term covers journalists reporting on campaigns and legislation, columnists offering partisan commentary, authors of political books, speechwriters, and bloggers analyzing elections.

She made her name as a political writer covering Capitol Hill.

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