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In the politics of the United States, an October surprise is a news event that may influence the outcome of an upcoming November election (particularly one for the presidency), whether deliberately planned or spontaneously occurring.
Oct 11, 2016 · 1884: Rum, Romanism and Rebellion. Sometimes, political campaigns go off the rails all on their own. On October 29, 1884, a Presbyterian minister disparaged Democrats as the party of "rum ...
Oct 2, 2020 · In political jargon, an “October surprise” refers to a game-changing event that can irreparably damage one candidate’s chances and boost the other’s.
Season 1 Episode 3: October Surprise. Released: September 27, 2019. Synopsis: While Payton plays hardball with Harvard admissions, shocking betrayals and a scandalous videotape take the election to a new level of ruthlessness. Directed by: Janet Mock. Written by: Ryan Murphy & Brad Falchuk & Ian Brennan.
Oct 31, 2014 · Y ou may have heard of the ‘October Surprise,’ a news story that bursts onto the public consciousness shortly before Election Day. Legend has it this sort of event can swing votes and sway...
Oct 13, 2016 · Every election year, political operatives wait with bated breath—and journalists with a touch of morbid fascination—for the so-called “October Surprise,” a scandal that, whether by design or...
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'October surprise' has been a political term since at least 1980, when people began using it to describe last-minute election year revelations. But the history of the term is a surprise in itself.
