Devastating Megastorms Could Be Election's Oct. Surprise
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.
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. That surprise never materialised and few have since.
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,
Nostradamus pollster predicts how an October surprise could impact election
Historian Allan Lichtman, who has correctly predicted the result of nine out of 10 presidential elections since 1984, said the October surprise – an unexpected revelation or scandal in the month before voters go to the polls – is “a myth.
How an 'October surprise' will affect the US election, according to presidential 'Nostradamus'
A pollster nicknamed “Nostradamus” due to his accurate predictions says an “October surprise” will not change his prediction for the US election result in which he believes Kamala Harris will defeat Donald Trump.
The most notable October surprises
With the 2024 presidential election just weeks away, pundits are once again awaiting the possibility of an October surprise. Described by Merriam-Webster as a "revelation disclosed in the month prior to an election,
How an ‘October surprise’ could impact the 2024 election, according to polling ‘Nostradamus’
A presidential historian and professor who correctly predicted nine of the last 10 US elections said an “October surprise” wouldn’t affect his prediction that Kamala Harris would win the 2024 race. American University professor Dr.
Evening Headlines for Tuesday night, October 8
It's Tuesday night October 8. Nice fall-like weather outside. Here are some top news headlines to start off your week.
Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram And Answers For Wednesday, October 9
Today’s NYT Strands hints, spangram and answers are coming right up. The New York Times’ Strands puzzle is a play on the ...
The Six Hamas and Hezbollah Leaders Killed by Israel Since October 7
Since the escalation of the conflict in Gaza, Israel has eliminated several high-profile leaders in both Hamas and Hezbollah.
How the October 7 attacks became a turning point for US politics
After rushing to comfort Israel as it grieved the worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust, President Joe Biden last year ...
Today’s NYT ‘Connections’ Hints And Answers For Wednesday, October 9
Also, there’s some big news! The Connections archive is now available, so if you have an NYT Games or All Access subscription ...
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is not new this week, October 7-11, save for one special guest
It's going to be an unusual week for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which will be airing reruns all but one day this ...
California’s October heat wave is winding down. Will it finally start feeling like fall again?
After days of record-breaking temperatures, California's October heat wave is beginning to retreat. A cooling trend is ...
Will the U.S. stock market crash this month? Why an October surprise can’t be ruled out.
October is a spooky month for U.S. stocks, with two of the worst market crashes occurring in October of 1929 and 1987. While ...