Michael Shear

With debates near, candidates prepare for October surprise

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.

With debates near, candidates prepare for October surprise

President Obama set to start series of initiatives he says will bolster economy

President Obama set to start series of initiatives he says will bolster economy

Answering listener questions about Obama's jobs speech

Answering listener questions about Obama's jobs speech
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Recapping the GOP debate in Iowa

Recapping the GOP debate in Iowa
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Gazing into midterm election's crystal ball

Gazing into midterm election's crystal ball
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GOTV operations in high gear as Election Day nears

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.

GOTV operations in high gear as Election Day nears
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On the internet, all politics are national

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.

On the internet, all politics are national

GOP tries to get down to business

The RNC gets back on track and the focus is on John McCain and his controversial VP pick, Sarah Palin.

GOP tries to get down to business

Energy Costs, the Environment and the Presidential Campaign

President Bush and John McCain are calling for an end to the moratorium on off-shore drilling.

Energy Costs, the Environment and the Presidential Campaign