Michael Barone Bio | Wiki
Michael Barone is an American journalist, conservative political analyst, pundit, and historian. He is famously known as the principal author of The Almanac of American Politics.
It is a highly detailed reference work on Congress and state politics that has been published biennially by National Journal since 1972. Additionally, Michael is also a regular commentator on United States elections and political trends for the Fox News Channel.
Currently, he serves as a senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner which he joined in April 2009. Prior to that, Michael worked for 18 years at U.S. News & World Report. He has written several books on American political and demographic history and is based at the American Enterprise Institute as a resident fellow.
Michael Barone Age
Michael was born on September 19, 1944, in Highland Park, Michigan, United States. He is 78 years old.
Michael Barone Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx. 1.72 m).
Michael Barone Family
He was born and raised in Highland Park, Michigan by his parents Alice Katherine and Charles Gerald “Jerry” Barone. Michael’s father served as a Medical Doctor and a surgeon and he was of Italian descent while his mother was of Irish descent. He holds an American nationality.
Michael Barone Wife
Michael married his late wife Joan Shorenstein who was a journalist serving at The Washington Post and producer for CBS News. Joan died in 1985 at the age of 38 after a 10-year battle with breast cancer. She left Michael with their daughter Sarah.
Michael Barone Education
He graduated from Cranbrook School in 1962. Later, Michael received a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College in 1966 and a law degree from Yale Law School in 1969, where he served as an editor of the Yale Law Journal. After law school, he worked as a clerk for Judge Wade H. McCree of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Michael Barone Washington Examiner | Fox News
Michael serves as a senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner, where he writes a twice-weekly column and contributes to their blog. His column became nationally syndicated by Creators Syndicate. Additionally, Michael is also a frequent contributor during Fox News Channel’s election coverage where his political views are generally conservative.
He has said he is not religious, although he is sympathetic to and respectful of social conservatives. Moreover, Michael’s commentary has been concerned with the topic of immigration. Perhaps partly as a result of being a descendant of Italian immigrants, he takes an optimistic view of contemporary immigration into the US.
He joined the Washington Examiner in April 2009 after working for 18 years at U.S. News & World Report. Michael covered the 2020 presidential election through numerous opinion pieces published in the Washington Examiner. He argued in 2020 that national presidential nominating conventions are no longer needed or useful. He welcomes their replacement by virtual conventions with minimal participation. They were useful before the advent of television in 1952.
Michael Barone Books | Almanac Of American Politics
In addition to his career, Michael is also an author of,
How America’s Political Parties Change (and How They Don’t) (2019)
Shaping Our Nation: How Surges of Migration Transformed America and Its Politics (2013)
The New Americans: How the Melting Pot Can Work Again (2012)
The Almanac of American Politics (1972)
Michael Barone Salary
He serves as a senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner. Therefore, he earns a decent income. Michael’s average salary is $165,456 per year.
Michael Barone Net Worth
He earns his wealth through his career. Therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Michael’s estimated net worth is $3 million.
Who Is Michael Barone
Michael is an American journalist and conservative political analyst. He became famous as the principal author of The Almanac of American Politics. He now serves as a senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner.
Is Michael Barone Married
No. Michael lost his wife Joan Shorenstein in 1985 to breast cancer. He has not been married again ever since and he has a daughter named Sarah.