The national election is just days away and both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are preparing for the presidential debates. At the same time, they're wondering if there's an October surprise, some pivotal moment, waiting in the wings to upset the whole race and shake things up.
It's Tuesday, and just seven days remain until mid-term elections. Everyone is out on the ground trying to get out every last vote.
We talk with Michael Shear, chief political reporter for The Caucus Blog at The New York Times about the importance of the debates and their potential impact on undecided voters.
The RNC gets back on track and the focus is on John McCain and his controversial VP pick, Sarah Palin.
President Bush and John McCain are calling for an end to the moratorium on off-shore drilling.