What is the most likely October surprise to knock Obama out of the race?

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What is the most likely October surprise to knock Obama out of the race?

by MT Chris Posted October 07, 2008 17:19:24

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As an Obama supporter and with history on my side, I'm genuinely worried. While this election looks like Obama's to lose, I still suspect that there is a good chance for an October Surprise that could give this election to McCain. What would the most likely (successful) October surprise be? (I'm afraid to put the "unthinkable" as an option, but I'm honestly worried there's a finite probability of that as well. I'll leave that to "other")

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	There will be no October surprise that successfully displaces Obama's trajectory to the White House 48% 11 votes
	Other (please state) 22% 5 votes
	More intense swift-boating (false or misleading slams on Obama's character) 17% 4 votes
	A combination of the above factors (please name them) 9% 2 votes
	Osama Bin Laden is captured 4% 1 vote
	An Israeli and/or US attack on Iran 0% 0 votes
	A terrorist attack on US interests 0% 0 votes

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concerned October 11, 2008 00:46:27

Answered: There will be no October surprise that successfully displaces Obama's trajectory to the White House
Obama all the way to the white house ....
NPC October 09, 2008 16:20:47

Answered: Other (please state)
Democrats are very frightened that their $500 million dollars in camapign contributions are not all legal?
crsone October 08, 2008 20:32:41

Answered: There will be no October surprise that successfully displaces Obama's trajectory to the White House
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Formulabruce October 08, 2008 04:32:38

Answered: Other (please state)
Obama speaks different, and makes different promises to different groups he talks too. Will cost lots of money. People are starting to watch alot of UTUBE videos showing WHO got payoffs from fanny and freddy, and what party covered thier buts. Its the biggest scandal in history, and for the congress, well the house banking scandal was almost ALL democrats too. In this instance the people who you hang with and the deeds you do, will catch up with you, or Obama , in this case. I think his own issues will hurt him
SRV1003 October 07, 2008 23:23:26

Answered: There will be no October surprise that successfully displaces Obama's trajectory to the White House
There might be a mccain surprise to further sink his chances.
Bear October 07, 2008 23:07:19

Answered: More intense swift-boating (false or misleading slams on Obama's character)
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Czar Saoirse~Socialist Extr... October 07, 2008 21:22:08

Answered: There will be no October surprise that successfully displaces Obama's trajectory to the White House
I think if there is an October surprise..the surprise will be on McCain! At this point after how John McCain has been showing his ineptness and ugly smear tactics.... even if there was an attack on Iran by the US or Israel... intelligent people will agree that Obama is the best man to handle it.
Sister Jean October 07, 2008 19:43:31

Answered: Other (please state)
none of above.....I think it will be a close election and that Obama will win
Jerry October 07, 2008 19:42:21

Answered: Osama Bin Laden is captured
And admits that Barrack Obama is a member of Al Queida.
Lunacat October 07, 2008 18:56:25

Answered: There will be no October surprise that successfully displaces Obama's trajectory to the White House
unless one of those McCain/Palin crazies carries out the unthinkable....
cRightwingNut cRight babies... October 07, 2008 18:52:42

Answered: There will be no October surprise that successfully displaces Obama's trajectory to the White House
On the list here, there isn't anything that's likely to change votes that much. The Economy has trumped all for the time being.
Gramma Lil October 07, 2008 18:02:21

Answered: There will be no October surprise that successfully displaces Obama's trajectory to the White House
I'm not worried! I think that no matter what arises from now until the Nov. 4th election, Obama will face that challenge with the right kind of leadership and confidense we need in him. I have great faith in his ability to lead or I wouldn't be voting for him.
Bob™ the Union Ironworker October 07, 2008 18:00:10

Answered: Other (please state)
A KOOK'S BULLET SINCE PALIN IS RALLYING FELLOW KOOKS TO VIOLENCE. HAVE YOU BEEN LISTENING TO WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN SAYING AT HER RALLIES.
TxGirl October 07, 2008 17:55:04

Answered: More intense swift-boating (false or misleading slams on Obama's character)
I'll choose this answer though I don't believe they are false or misleading claims...I think his past will come back to haunt him, especially if he keeps refusing to answer questions...you should want those answers too..
MANOFSTRENGTH October 07, 2008 17:42:58

Answered: There will be no October surprise that successfully displaces Obama's trajectory to the White House
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Dina.H October 07, 2008 17:36:32

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sadiesmom October 07, 2008 17:36:31

Answered: More intense swift-boating (false or misleading slams on Obama's character)
Untruths..the new American way!
patblue1947 October 07, 2008 17:30:33

Answered: There will be no October surprise that successfully displaces Obama's trajectory to the White House
However I fully expect the McCain Palin camp to come out with more distorted facts about him. But perhaps then everyone would see them for the vicious liers they are.
klr43{ In God I trust} October 07, 2008 17:24:30

Answered: A combination of the above factors (please name them)
Don't care what, just want it to happen!
Sumo- is Organizing AMERICA... October 07, 2008 17:23:06

Answered: There will be no October surprise that successfully displaces Obama's trajectory to the White House
Maybe a few road bumps, nuthin but Sunshine!>)