With no October surprise in sight, Republicans try to save themselves

What BBN said about it

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRepublicans are looking for a way to save themselves this fall, and Politico reports there is no October surprise in sight to do it for them.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAn October surprise is the late twist that shakes up an election, and this year the party can't count on one arriving on schedule.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the plan is to do the work themselves, which is the most inspiring thing I've heard all week. Imagine campaigning on purpose.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWaiting for a surprise is a strategy, Vera. It just isn't a reliable one.

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   Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistIt's like forecasting a storm that never forms. You've packed the sandbags, you've named the thing, and the sky just sits there being polite.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIs that a yes or a no on the surprise?

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   Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistFifty percent chance of nothing, Hank. And nothing is the most dangerous front of all.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNothing is just a surprise that's still in rehearsal. Be patient with it.