David Horsey

David Horsey is a distinguished American editorial cartoonist and columnist, renowned for his incisive political commentary and satirical illustrations. Born in 1951 in Evansville, Indiana, Horsey moved to Seattle at the age of three. He began his career as a cartoonist during high school and later became the editorial cartoonist for the University of Washington's student newspaper, The Daily. After earning a degree in communication studies, he worked as a reporter before joining the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in 1979, where he served as the editorial cartoonist for over three decades .

Throughout his career, Horsey has been recognized for his sharp wit and ability to distill complex political issues into compelling visual narratives. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including the Los Angeles Times and The Seattle Times, and is syndicated nationwide by the Tribune Content Agency. Horsey's cartoons have earned him two Pulitzer Prizes for Editorial Cartooning, first in 1999 for his coverage of the Monica Lewinsky scandal and again in 2003 for his critiques of the Bush administration .

One of David Horsey’s notable quotes is, "The appalling reality in American politics today is that, when ideology and money mix, truth is a mere inconvenience." This reflects his concern about the influence of money and ideology on political discourse. Another memorable saying is, "Experience shows us that most people's votes are based on their biases, not on objective reality. Elections are a collective gut reaction. That any good comes of it at all is the miracle of democracy." These quotes underscore his critical perspective on the intersection of politics, media, and public opinion .