Phillip M. Bailey

Phillip M. Bailey is a chief political correspondent for USA TODAY. He has been covering national politics for over a decade and has written extensively on the intersection of politics and policy. Bailey has a strong background in investigative journalism and has won several awards for his reporting. He is a frequent commentator on cable news and has appeared on programs such as CNN's 'New Day' and MSNBC's 'Morning Joe'. Bailey is a graduate of the University of Missouri and has a master's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. He is based in Washington, D.C. and has covered numerous presidential campaigns, including the 2016 and 2020 elections.