October Surprise: Four events that could dramatically change the US presidential race

The US presidential race is very tight. A big 'October surprise' could alter the outcome of the election.

SBS News spoke with Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney about the history of 'October surprises' and what the candidates are likely losing sleep over.

0:00 What is an 'October surprise'?
0:26 The original October surprise
1:35 A crisis overseas: Regional war in the Middle East
3:00 A crisis overseas: Russia-Ukraine nuclear threats
4:24 A crisis at home
5:00 A media bombshell
5:50 Fun or fear-inducing?

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[shervonantoine]

Bigger question is why Ukraine is an American problem in the first place

[rajendrabhatia]

Its unfortunate that, health and medical fitness are covered in laws for politicians. Why so? Politicians are reqd to more healthy to be able to exert physically and mentally to discharge their responsibilities effectily. For any job, mental and physicall fitness norms are set. Then why politician are excused? Biden was crticised by republican on health and age issue. The same rules must applies to all politicians. Kamala has set up a bold and nice example by making her medical records public.'

[grambebe]

It’s the certainty that Trump is in full dementia— standing & bobbing for 40-50 minutes refusing to answer questions and wandered off without not holding the town hall.

[Steve-Jody]

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