I am writing as a public service to the Daily Kos community, because there is not enough realism here about the October Surprise phenomenon.
Therefore, it is my solemn duty to fully delineate the full extent of possible and probable October Surprises before we hit November, when it will be too late.
I am surprised that Sarah Palin and John McCain have not torn each other's throats out.
I am surprised that Billo Riley has not blown an aneurism.
I am surprised that the US will not "fall back" in October.
I am surprised (and this is purely personal) that I was smart enough to move to Texas, where temperatures in the 80's, or higher, are likely in October.
I am surprised that the wingnuts haven't floated a Proposition in California to outlaw the evil and pagan holiday, All Hallow's Eve.
I am surprised that it's October 26th and there are no October Surprise Diaries on the Recc List.
I'm surprised that there weren't more cheers that the RNC bought a wardrobe for the Palinzer. Did you not see the pink bubble dress? Imagine the voice, the poison, AND a pink bubble dress.
Mostly I'm surprised that there are still people who don't trust Barack Obama to handle anything Rovian in October, or any other month.