The ‘October Surprise’ How Can World Events Be Used to Win an Election?

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Commentary The phrase “October Surprise” refers to an unanticipated event prior to U.S. national elections that may affect the election’s outcome. For example, in 1980, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan faced this issue. 1980: Carter Versus Reagan William Casey, Reagan’s campaign manager and former director of the CIA, first used the term “October Surprise” to […]

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