Is Osama the October Surprise

gwynned · 10-12-2008, 04:19 PM

Just speculation here but some things have jumped out at me.

The idea of an October Surprise is now mainstream. It was even the subject of the show Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. Also, both candidates have mentioned that they would capture Osama, McCain saying that he knew how to do it. While both seemed laughable in their posturing, it seemed strange to me that they would even mention it. After 7 years, no one's even talking about him!

Of course, if he (or some other dark skinned guy with a long face and beard) were found at the 11th hour, the vote could very well swing to McCain, whoc would become unable to rule within a year of his selection, no doubt, due to illness. With Rove again at least in the background, anything is possible, if not likely.

10-12-2008, 04:19 PM	#1
gwynned Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 88	Is Osama the October Surprise Just speculation here but some things have jumped out at me. The idea of an October Surprise is now mainstream. It was even the subject of the show Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. Also, both candidates have mentioned that they would capture Osama, McCain saying that he knew how to do it. While both seemed laughable in their posturing, it seemed strange to me that they would even mention it. After 7 years, no one's even talking about him! Of course, if he (or some other dark skinned guy with a long face and beard) were found at the 11th hour, the vote could very well swing to McCain, whoc would become unable to rule within a year of his selection, no doubt, due to illness. With Rove again at least in the background, anything is possible, if not likely.