Tribute to Veteran Journalist Roger Simon

Roger Simon, who served as Politico’s chief political columnist, passed away at the age of 78 due to pneumonia. His career spanned decades, beginning with his work for Chicago newspapers before he became a significant voice at Politico. His passing marks a significant loss in the journalism world.

Dan Balz, a veteran national politics reporter, highlighted Simon’s unique contributions to the field. Balz, who has reported for The Washington Post full-time from 1978 until his retirement last year, admired Simon’s originality and talent. Simon’s work left a lasting impact on political reporting.

Balz acknowledged the void left by Simon’s death, emphasizing the profound legacy of his reporting and writing. Simon’s contributions have deeply influenced journalism, shaping how political stories are told and remembered.