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Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses ‘October surprises’ in midterm elections
Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses “October surprises” in a video segment about midterm elections.
The segment looks at the history of the term in midterm elections.
The material available does not identify a particular surprise or election.
It also gives no details about specific events or their effects on voters.
The focus is the historical context of the phrase in midterm campaigns.
No next steps or upcoming events are mentioned.
Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discussed the history of “October surprises” in midterm elections.
CNN published the segment on October 15, 2026.
The segment is 4 minutes and 32 seconds long.
- Who
- Doris Kearns Goodwin, a presidential historian.
- What
- She discussed the history of “October surprises” in midterm elections.
- When
- October 15, 2026, the publication date.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
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- Subject
- October surprises” in midterm elections
- Participant
- Doris Kearns Goodwin
- Outlet
- CNN
- Published
- October 15, 2026
- Segment length
- 4 minutes and 32 seconds