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October surprise

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October surprise - An unexpected, but popular, political act made just prior to a November election, in an attempt to win votes.
See also related terms for unexpected.
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There has been a lot of interest and support for this project on the part of local drivers, so it's nice to be able to deliver a positive October surprise.
Today, take the high road by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
Eight states are too close to call and the potential for a so-called October surprise, an event with the potential to change the race, remains.
Obama in the lead - but it's not over yet by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
economy may pull an October surprise of its own, and shrug off its recent sluggishness more quickly than the politicians, pundits and economists had expected.
Decent expectations; Consumer confidence index low but rebounding by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
 
 
 
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