# Is the "October Surprise" a myth?

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**Category:** Politics & Elections\
**Created:** [June 10, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-october-surprise-a-myth/1030804 "2026-06-10T18:32:12Z")\
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> [@TroutMan](#):
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> It hasn’t been proven conclusively, but the hostage release hours after Reagan took office is certainly suspicious.

Uh, about that…

[Republicans Sabotaged Carter’s Re-election via the Iran Hostage Crisis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-sabotaged-carters-re-election-via-the-iran-hostage-crisis/981346)

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