Julianna Goldman

Former White House Correspondent

Julianna Goldman is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist who was formerly a Washington-based correspondent for CBS News and White House correspondent for Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Television.

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Bloomberg Opinion

Joe Biden’s Victory May Depend on Kamala Harris’s Poll Numbers

The vice president isn’t popular, and the president’s re-election campaign knows it needs to change that.

April 26, 2023

April 26, 2023

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Joe Biden’s Victory May Depend on Kamala Harris’s Poll Numbers

The vice president isn’t popular, and the president’s re-election campaign knows it needs to change that.

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April 13, 2023

April 13, 2023

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Democrats Can’t Simply Defy the Ruling on the Abortion Pill

The more the anti-abortion movement overreaches, the more intensity the issue will generate on the other side.

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April 9, 2023

April 9, 2023

OpinionJulianna Goldman

DeSantis Is Playing the Politics of Abortion All Wrong

Republicans’ push for more restrictions on abortion in Florida could actually bring about greater protection for abortion rights.

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March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Biden Isn’t Likely to Ban TikTok Before Next Year’s Election

The platform may be a national security risk, but it is also one of the best ways to reach younger voters.

House Energy And Commerce Committee Hearing On TikTok

March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Ban TikTok? Yes, But Congress Needs to Explain Why

When the company’s CEO comes to Washington this week to testify, lawmakers should use the opportunity to educate, not lecture.

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March 9, 2023

March 9, 2023

OpinionJulianna Goldman

How Far Can Biden Go in Expanding Child Care?

No one doubts the need for more available and affordable options for working parents, but not everyone likes government mandates.

Activists Gather In DC To Advocate For Sweeping Federal Care Legislation

February 28, 2023

February 28, 2023

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Buttigieg Isn’t in a Position to Be Much Help

The transportation secretary has no role in the immediate response to the train derailment in Ohio or in the cleanup efforts.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Visits Ohio Derailment Site

February 16, 2023

February 16, 2023

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Biden Is Old, But Age Isn’t What It Used to Be

By calling for cognitive testing of any politician older than 75, Nikki Haley is engaging in age discrimination.

President Biden Returns To The White House After Speaking In Baltimore

February 9, 2023

February 9, 2023

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Should the Bureaucrats Get Back to Their Desks?

How Republicans and Democrats in Congress turned the work-from-home debate into a partisan issue.

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January 26, 2023

January 26, 2023

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Five Things to Watch For in the Debt-Ceiling Talks

It can be hard to tell if lawmakers are getting close to a deal, but there will be signs of progress — or lack thereof.

House Republicans And White House At Odds As Debt Ceiling Deadline Looms

January 12, 2023

January 12, 2023

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Republicans in Congress Have an Ethics Problem

The new House majority knew it couldn’t eliminate an outside watchdog panel, so it decided to hobble it instead.

After Two Days Of Failing To Elect A Speaker, House Continues To Hold Votes

December 12, 2022

December 12, 2022

OpinionJulianna Goldman

The Business Lobby Doesn’t Need Kevin McCarthy

The probable next speaker of the House is openly feuding with the US Chamber of Commerce, but it has other allies in Congress.

President Biden Meets With Congressional Leaders To Discuss Legislative Priorities For End Of Year

November 27, 2022

November 27, 2022

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Where Abortion Will Be on the Ballot in 2024

Democrats are working to put referendum questions about reproductive rights before voters in several states.

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November 10, 2022

November 10, 2022

OpinionJulianna Goldman

If Lauren Boebert Loses, Abortion Will Be the Main Reason

Democrat Adam Frisch is close to defeating one of the most extreme members of Congress, and he thinks he can explain why.

Donald Trump Hosts A Rally In Illinois

November 5, 2022

November 5, 2022

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Democrats Should Be Worried About the Youth Vote

To keep control of Congress, the party needs all the young voters it can get, but so far in early voting, they’re not showing up the way they did in 2018.

Virginia Holds 2022 Primary Election

November 2, 2022

November 2, 2022

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Democrats Should Do More to Help Tim Ryan in Ohio

Ryan is running a model campaign for US Senate that deserves more support from the national party.

Democratic Ohio Senate Candidate Tim Ryan Campaigns Ahead Of Tuesday's Primary

October 19, 2022

October 19, 2022

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Americans Care About Democracy, Just Not Enough to Save It

As political rhetoric gets more and more extreme, millions of Americans seem to be shrugging their shoulders.

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October 4, 2022

October 4, 2022

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Democrats Try to Persuade While Republicans Try to Mobilize

Which issue do US voters care about most? It's hard to say, but data on ad spending shows which issues the candidates care about.

Rally Held On Capitol Hill Calls For End To Filibuster And Preservation Of Voting Rights

September 17, 2022

September 17, 2022

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Gen Z Looks to Bring Its Impatience to Congress

Maxwell Frost, who is poised to become the youngest member of the House, sees the world differently than his would-be colleagues.

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August 31, 2022

August 31, 2022

OpinionJulianna Goldman

Biden Is Unpopular, But Democrats Aren’t

Low approval ratings may be the new normal for presidents, but voters may see congressional candidates differently.

President Biden Departs White House For Maryland