October surprises have become a staple of politics, with voters and viewers eagerly anticipating a revolutionary reveal that will change the dynamics of the election.
An October surprise is any event that suddenly changes the dynamics of an election in the preceding month. It was coined in 1980, but October surprises have been happening since the 19th century.
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