Michael D. Barone (born September 19, 1944) is an American conservative political analyst, historian, pundit and journalist.

In April 2009, Barone joined the Washington Examiner, leaving his position of 18 years at U.S. News & World Report.

After law school he clerked for Judge Wade H. McCree of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Barone is a senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner, where he writes a twice weekly column and contributes to the newspaper's blog.

In November 2008, Barone said journalists criticized Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin because "she did not abort her Down syndrome baby."