October surprise: Does it ever swing a US election?

An article on BBC News about whether “October surprises” are an election myth or fact quotes James Campbell, UB Distinguished Professor of Political Science, who said the late breaking news in this campaign may have more effect than in previous years because both candidates have many voters who are leaning toward them as “the lesser of two evils.” “The turnout of these voters may be dampened by further uncertainty that they are voting for a candidate worthy of their votes,” he said.

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http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-19887898