The Caucus

The Obama presidency, the Tea Party, congressional infighting, the midterm elections. The Times's top political reporters and editors discuss the latest political news and trends in Washington and across the nation. Your co-hosts are Sam Roberts in New York and Michael Shear in Washington.

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Episodes

Newt Gingrich, the Happy Warrior

Dec 22, 2011•15 min

The Last Republican Debate Before the Iowa Caucuses

Dec 16, 2011•12 min

Too Close for Comfort

Being labeled “too close to Washington” may be a negative for candidates in the 2012 elections.

Dec 08, 2011•16 min

Newt 2.0

A resurgent Newt Gingrich tops the polls in the campaign to be the Republican candidate for president.

Dec 01, 2011•16 min

Foreign Policy and attack ads take front and center for the Republican presidential hopefuls.

Nov 23, 2011•19 min

A Wide Audience for the Republican Debates and the Developing Shadow Campaign

Nov 17, 2011•14 min

Times political reporters discuss the so-called “brain freeze” displayed by GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry during the latest Republican debate and how — or whether — it will affect his candidacy.

Times political reporters discuss the so-called “brain freeze” displayed by GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry during the latest Republican debate and how — or whether it will affect his candidacy.

Nov 11, 2011•15 min

The Blame Game for Herman Cain

As accusations emerge that Herman Cain made unwanted sexual overtures to women while he led the National Restaurant Association more than a decade ago, his campaign staff deals with its first major crisis.

Nov 03, 2011•17 min

A look at the latest New York Times/CBS News poll, and the challenges facing Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Perry.

A look at the latest New York Times/CBS News poll, and the challenges facing Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Perry. Chief correspondent for The Caucus at NYTimes.com Michael Shear, chief political correspondent Jeff Zeleny, and national correspondent Richard Oppel join Sam Roberts in New York.

Oct 27, 2011•15 min

The gloves come off at the latest Republican debate, strong positions on illegal immigration may be cause for concern in the general election for some candidates, and exactly what is a Super PAC?

The gloves come off at the latest Republican debate, strong positions on illegal immigration may be cause for concern in the general election for some candidates, and exactly what is a Super PAC? Chief correspondent for The Caucus at NYTimes.com Michael Shear, White House correspondent Jackie Calmes, and political correspondents Nick Confessore and Trip Gabriel join Sam Roberts in New York.

Oct 20, 2011•17 min

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