Why release all scandals a year before people vote? The entire concept of an October surprise is that it is still fresh on voters minds when election day comes around.

Yes, a lot of major shit is coming out now because it has to for impeachment to take place. But chances are he will probably still be around this time next year and a waterfall of scandals people are holding onto will break.



Snip: An October surprise is any bit of news that breaks right before an election that has the capability to help determine the outcome of the race. Since voters are often swayed by these revelations, the right October surprise can swing a losing campaign right into White House. Although we haven't seen such a story break this year, they've profoundly impacted past elections. Here are a few notable ones:

Link: http://mentalfloss.com/article/19820/brief-history-october-surprise

we will have lost badly.