出典:Wiktionary
出典:『Wiktionary』 (2016/11/14 00:20 UTC 版)
October surprise (複数形 October surprises)
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/06/22 18:31 UTC 版)
In American political jargon, an October surprise is a news event with the potential to influence the outcome of an election, particularly one for the U.S. presidency. The reference to the month of October is because the Tuesday after the first Monday in November is the date for national elections (as well as many state and local elections), and therefore events that take place in late October have greater potential to influence the decisions of prospective voters.