The “October surprise” worked its way into the political jargon in 1980 to describe the Carter administration’s efforts to obtain the release of 52 American hostages in Iran. President Jimmy Carter didn’t know, however, that his opponent’s campaign was planning its own “October surprise”—to elect Ronald Reagan by ensuring that the hostages would be held until after the election.
The “October Surprise”: Throwing History Off Course
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Wisconsin Chooses a Progressive Justice in the Most Important Election of 2023
Janet Protasiewicz’s victory matters not just for Wisconsin but also for any American who cares about democracy, fair elections, voting rights, and much more.
Wisconsin Chooses a Progressive Justice in the Most Important Election of 2023
Will have to wait and see if she’s really a progressive.
NYT Catches Up to Parry But Still Falls Short on October Surprise
No matter how much evidence Robert Parry produced over the years poking holes in the official story, the establishment media declined to re-examine the case or treat it seriously, writes Nat Parry.
NYT Catches Up to Parry But Still Falls Short on October Surprise
Previously:
A Four-Decade Secret: One Man’s Story of Sabotaging Carter’s Re-election
Ms. Cat’s Chronicles 