Meyerson, who has declared himself a "democratic socialist," takes pride in being, as he sees it, the most liberal voice at The Washington Post. He brings this perspective to nearly every subject he covers, advocating the nationalization of insolvent banks and defending unions, and arguing to expand social programs.

Meyerson became editor at large of The American Prospect in 2002 and an op-ed columnist for the Post in 2003. Before joining the ranks of national commentators, he was one Los Angeles's leading political journalists, editing L.A. Weekly from 1989 to 2001. He still occasionally writes about California politics for the Los Angeles Times. While he is less controversial than some other columnists, Meyerson drew criticism in September 2008 for characterizing the Republican party as "the white folks' party."