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October surprise predictions? (hexbear.net)
submitted 1 month ago by Sasuke@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net
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It's almost October — last chance to get your predictions in!

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[–] egg1918@hexbear.net 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Can someone please tell me where this whole October surprise thing comes from? I'm so confused

[–] Hexboare@hexbear.net 21 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The 1980 October Surprise theory refers to an allegation that representatives of Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign made a secret deal with Iranian leaders to delay the release of American hostages until after the election between Reagan and President Jimmy Carter, the incumbent

This is the origin of the phrase, referring to events that happen in the month before the US elections that can impact voting.

[–] Redcuban1959@hexbear.net 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

As revenge, dems should on election day just put Jimmy Carter as their main candidate.

[–] Wertheimer@hexbear.net 5 points 1 month ago

He'd provide much-needed age balance to the ticket, but they would never