Gerald F. Seib was the executive Washington editor for The Wall Street Journal. He was previously the Washington bureau chief, overseeing the Journal’s news and analysis from Washington. He also developed the digital edition of the Washington bureau that includes his own column and commentaries, a real-time version of Washington Wire and other features and columns. Mr. Seib appears regularly on networks such as CNBC, Fox Business Network, CNN and the BBC as a commentator on Washington affairs. He also wrote a weekly column, “Capital Journal,” which brought an insightful, predictive and original understanding to politics, national affairs and foreign policy. He also had responsibility for The Wall Street Journal/NBC News polls.