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Michael Shear

With debates near, candidates prepare for October surprise

Global Politics

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.

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

Global Politics

GOP tries to get down to business

Global Politics

Energy Costs, the Environment and the Presidential Campaign

Global Politics

Answering listener questions about Obama’s jobs speech

Global Politics
The World

Recapping the GOP debate in Iowa

Global Politics

Last night eight Republican presidential candidates gathered at the Iowa State University in Ames for a televised debate. Who said what, and which candidate fared best? We’re talking with Michael Shear, writer for The Caucus blog for The New York Times.

The World

Gazing into midterm election’s crystal ball

Global Politics

Political fortune teller, John Zogby, president and CEO of the Zogby polling firm, and Michael Shear chief political correspondent for the Caucus Blog with our partner The New York Times, analyze some of the closest state and national races.

The World

GOTV operations in high gear as Election Day nears

Global Politics

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.

The World

On the internet, all politics are national

Arts, Culture & Media

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.