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Jim Malone

Jim Malone has served as VOA’s National correspondent covering U.S. elections and politics since 1995. Prior to that he was a VOA congressional correspondent and served as VOA’s East Africa Correspondent from 1986 to 1990. Jim began his VOA career with the English to Africa Service in 1983.

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March 24, 2020
Politics in the Time of COVID-19

The US political divide is on display as country tries to deal with the coronavirus pandemic
March 18, 2020
Biden Tightens Grip on Democratic Nomination with 3 More Primary Victories

Former vice president Joe Biden has been on a massive winning streak in recent weeks over his remaining rival, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders
March 17, 2020
Coronavirus Overshadows Tuesday’s Democratic Primaries

Biden in favored over Sanders in primaries in Arizona, Florida, Illinois and Ohio
March 12, 2020
Sanders Vows to Press on Despite Biden Primary Victories

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders vowed Wednesday to stay in the Democratic primary race for president despite Joe Biden’s big wins in Michigan and three other states Tuesday. The two men will meet in another Democratic debate Sunday before competing in more primaries next Tuesday. VOA national correspondent Jim Malone has more on the state of the Democratic race from Washington.
March 09, 2020
Michigan Primary Looms as Showdown for Biden and Sanders

Former Vice President Joe Biden has picked up endorsement of two former rivals, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and California Senator Kamala Harris as Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders touted endorsement of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson as he campaigned in Michigan
March 04, 2020
In Wake of Super Tuesday, It's a Biden-Sanders Race

Biden's comeback has reshaped Democratic presidential race
March 02, 2020
Democratic Presidential Contenders Face Grueling Super Tuesday Test

Alliances are shifting as the battle for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination reaches a new level of intensity on Tuesday, when 14 states around the country hold primaries. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is favored in several of the states on Super Tuesday, but former vice president Joe Biden is hoping his recent victory in South Carolina will give his campaign a shot of momentum heading into the Tuesday primaries. VOA’s Jim Malone has a preview.
February 28, 2020
Deep Divide Between Progressives, Moderates Colors Democratic Race

Bernie Sanders surges as moderates split votes
February 28, 2020
Deep Divide Between Progressives, Moderates in Democratic Primary

The U.S. Democratic Party finds itself at a crossroads at a critical time in the 2020 election cycle. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, is the clear front-runner for the party nomination despite warnings from moderate Democrats that Sanders would lead the party to defeat in November. At the core of the Democrat’s dilemma is a sharp divide between the party’s progressive wing and the moderates, as we hear from VOA National correspondent Jim Malone.
February 24, 2020
Super Tuesday Looms as Biggest Day in Presidential Primary Calendar

Democratic contenders face primaries in 14 states on March 3
February 21, 2020
Bloomberg's 1st Debate Performance Raises Questions About Viability

Former NY mayor faced attacks from rivals Warren, Sanders, Buttigieg, Klobuchar and Biden after skipping first two contests of election season
February 20, 2020
Bloomberg Roughed Up in First Democratic Debate

Bernie Sanders surging as moderates battle
February 14, 2020
Sanders, Buttigieg Lead Muddled Democratic Race

Major tests loom in Nevada, South Carolina and on Super Tuesday
February 14, 2020
Muddled Democratic Presidential Race Heads to Nevada, South Carolina

Sanders and Buttigieg lead pack after two contests
February 12, 2020
Sanders Claims Victory in New Hampshire Primary

Pete Buttigieg in second followed by Amy Klobuchar
February 12, 2020
Sanders Claims Victory in New Hampshire Primary

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders claimed victory in the New Hampshire primary Tuesday, lifting him to front runner status for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. Close behind in second place was former South Bend, Indiana, mayor Pete Buttigieg followed by Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar who surprised many with a strong third place showing, re-energizing her campaign. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has more on the New Hampshire results from Washington.
February 10, 2020
Top Democratic Presidential Challengers Spar A Day Ahead of New Hampshire Primary

Democratic presidential contenders are making a furious last minute push for votes ahead of Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. Polls show Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders leading the field in New Hampshire followed by former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Battling for third place are Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and former vice president Joe Biden. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has a preview from Washington.
February 06, 2020
Trump's Prospects on the Rise After Notable Week

President benefits from end of impeachment and Democrats' disarray
February 06, 2020
Trump's Prospects on the Rise After Notable Week
February 06, 2020
Trump's Prospects on the Rise After Notable Week

President benefits from end of impeachment and Democrat's disarray

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