Opinion
The first October Surprise, in a presidential election considered the most important in history
In American politics, a contrived or spontaneous event influencing a presidential election has been termed an "October Surprise."
Why historian who accurately predicts elections says October surprise is a 'myth'
The historian who correctly predicted nine of the ten most recent presidential elections said that any October surprise is a “myth.”
Could an “October surprise” upset America’s election?
The phrase “October surprise” was popularised during the 1980 presidential election, when Democrats hoped that the release of Iranian hostages, taken during the revolution, would save President Jimmy Carter from losing re-election.
Devastating Megastorms Could Be Election's October Surprise
As Donald Trump spreads misinformation about Democrats not helping people impacted by deadly Hurricane Helene, there’s a reason he may be antsy: those victims are mostly Republicans.The Sun Belt battleground states of North Carolina,
Look back at some of the most memorable October surprises in presidential politics
An October surprise is an unexpected event or piece of information that comes out right before the election, and its upended entire campaigns before.
Letter to the editor: Hoping for an October surprise
An “October surprise” is an event that takes place the month before a U.S. presidential election and could influence the outcome. It appears we may be experiencing one now.
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October 12, 2024PBS News Weekend full episode
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, as the Southern U.S. starts to recover from back-to-back hurricanes, we look at the long-term ...
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Social Security October 2024: Here's When the Next Payment Is Going Out
Social Security payments are typically paid out starting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The remaining two payments will ...
The best free TV shows on YouTube (October 2024)
Are you looking to stream television programs for free? The best free TV shows to watch on YouTube include Dual Survival, ...
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Fortnite Releases New Fortnitemares Update For October 2024
After a short delay, Epic Games releases a brand-new Fortnite update on October 12, marking the beginning of the 2024 ...
US consumer sentiment slips in October
U.S. consumer sentiment slipped in October amid lingering frustration over high prices, a survey showed on Friday.
NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram And Answers For Saturday, October 12
Looking for help with today's NYT Strands puzzle? Here's an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of ...
Israel marks the anniversary of October 7 terror attacks with tears and anger
As people gathered across Israel to mark one year since the terror attacks that killed 1,200 people, reminders that the war ...
Today's 'Wordle' #1,210 Answer and Clues for Friday, October 11 Game
Following its public debut, Wordle exploded from 90 users on November 1, 2021, to 300,000 on January 2, 2022. The New York ...
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The 27 Best Deals for the Final Hours of October Prime Day, According to Our Deals Editor
Just as we hoped, lots of Apple products are on sale for Prime Day — and the AirPods Pro are the cheapest they ever get. If ...
October 10 Hurricane Milton news
Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a dangerous Category 3 storm before weakening as it cut through ...
October full moon 2024: Here's how it will influence your zodiac sign
October's full moon also known as the Hunter's Moon and also a supermoon, will light up the sky when it reaches its brightest ...