Democrats Fear 'October Surprise'

PhiPsiRuss · #1 10-03-2004, 05:10 PM

Democrats Fear 'October Surprise'

Sat Oct 2, 9:54 PM ET

By TOM RAUM, Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON - In the presidential campaign's closing weeks, Democrats are bracing for an "October Surprise," an event so dramatic it could influence the election's outcome. The capture of Osama bin Laden, for instance.

It's part of American political lore: the party out of power worries about a last-minute surprise engineered by the party in power. Now that October has arrived and the election is just a month away, speculation is rife among Democrats that President Bush and political mastermind Karl Rove have some tricks up their sleeves.

"I assume that it will be something," said House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California. "We have to be ready for that."

Rest of article here: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...tober_surprise

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Looks like Nancy Pelosi is now operating out of Washington's political gutter. The idea is absolutely rediculous, as far as orchestrating anything that has to do with the War on Terror.

The1calledTKE · #2 10-03-2004, 05:18 PM

People have been saying we have had Osama for awhile even as far back as last year and would say they caught him in October.

I doubt they have because someone would have leaked it by now. But if he is captured this month of all months a lot of people will wonder if the government held off to capture him til October for political gain. Even Republicans have to admit it may look fishy even if they believe thats not the case if Osama turns up this month.

Kevin · #3 10-03-2004, 06:38 PM

Hmm.. preventative PR.

IowaStatePhiPsi · #4 10-03-2004, 07:36 PM

well- Iranian state radio reported back in the early spring that our forces captured him and Bush & Rumsfeld waiting for the right time to announce it.

PhiPsiRuss · #5 10-03-2004, 07:40 PM

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Originally posted by IowaStatePhiPsi
well- Iranian state radio reported back in the early spring that our forces captured him and Bush & Rumsfeld waiting for the right time to announce it.

And we all know how credible Iran's state radio is.

Kevin · #6 10-03-2004, 07:54 PM

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Originally posted by IowaStatePhiPsi
well- Iranian state radio reported back in the early spring that our forces captured him and Bush & Rumsfeld waiting for the right time to announce it.

They are more credible than only CBS.

And since none of the other networks have picked this up ANYWHERE, I sincerely doubt the veracity of these claims.

KillarneyRose · #7 10-03-2004, 08:54 PM

It's pretty sad that they would "fear" something good happening. What about the common good?

Optimist Prime · #8 10-03-2004, 09:38 PM

October Surprise=2 Minute Drill

honeychile · #9 10-03-2004, 10:15 PM

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Originally posted by KillarneyRose
It's pretty sad that they would "fear" something good happening. What about the common good?

Cosign.

I'm going to spare y'all the political rhetoric. To "fear" the capture of bin Laden etal is repulsive.

Rudey · #10 10-03-2004, 10:50 PM

This is like the moron girl who I know who said she hopes Osama isn't caught a few months ago because she doesn't want Bush to win.

Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

-Rudey
--I'd rather catch him and lose the election than not

AnchorAlum · #11 10-04-2004, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PhiPsiRuss
Democrats Fear 'October Surprise'

Sat Oct 2, 9:54 PM ET

By TOM RAUM, Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON - In the presidential campaign's closing weeks, Democrats are bracing for an "October Surprise," an event so dramatic it could influence the election's outcome. The capture of Osama bin Laden, for instance.

It's part of American political lore: the party out of power worries about a last-minute surprise engineered by the party in power. Now that October has arrived and the election is just a month away, speculation is rife among Democrats that President Bush and political mastermind Karl Rove have some tricks up their sleeves.

"I assume that it will be something," said House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California. "We have to be ready for that."

Rest of article here: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...tober_surprise

================================================== ====

Looks like Nancy Pelosi is now operating out of Washington's political gutter. The idea is absolutely rediculous, as far as orchestrating anything that has to do with the War on Terror.

How brilliant, Nancy!! What depth, what insight! "I presume it will be something".
Duh. Must have been another of those "say anything cause the cameras are in your face" she is SO good at.
What a frickin idiot that woman is.

Love_Spell_6 · #12 10-04-2004, 10:34 AM

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Originally posted by Rudey
--I'd rather catch him and lose the election than not

Its pretty sad that the Dems have placed themselves in the position where they only benefit in situations like this i.e. if America loses jobs..its good for Dems...if we catch bin laden before the election....bad for Dems...

If I were a Democrat..I'd be ashamed of my party..especially if Kerry was the best candidate they have to offer at this time.

DeltAlum · #13 10-04-2004, 10:39 AM

I agree with all above. BUT, if were ever to come out that his capture or release of information was held up due to political reasons, everyone involved should be impeached or lose their jobs.

PhiPsiRuss · #14 10-04-2004, 04:44 PM

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Originally posted by DeltAlum
I agree with all above. BUT, if were ever to come out that his capture or release of information was held up due to political reasons, everyone involved should be impeached or lose their jobs.

I think that the proper charge would be "treason," and the proper penalty would be death.

DeltAlum · #15 10-04-2004, 04:57 PM

Oh, that might be going too far. Maybe just a caning.