John Harwood Quotes

United States, Journalist
November 5, 1956

John Harwood (born November 5, 1956) is an American journalist who is the chief Washington Correspondent for CNBC. He is a contributor for The New York Times. He writes a weekly column entitled "The Caucus" that appears on Monday about Washington politics and policy. Before joining the Times, he wrote for The Wall Street Journal.

Congressional staff members do have a considerable amount of responsibility. But in my experience, the loyalty of the vast majority of staffers to their bosses leads them to be honest brokers of information for the members they work for.

John Harwood
I try very hard to maintain the confidence of my sources by speaking candidly with them, honoring agreements about the use of our conversation, and practicing journalism in an honest and straightforward way.

John Harwood
- Confidence

As dismayed as Americans are with the influence of the special interests that finance election campaigns, they've been reluctant to embrace the alternative: taxpayer-financed elections.

John Harwood
Press critics worry that the rise of media polarization threatens the foundation of credible, common information that American politics needs to thrive.

John Harwood
- American
- Worry
As for myself, 'total liberal outlook on life and politics' is not an accurate description.

John Harwood
- Life