Robert Bloch — posted: 8/08/00 3:15 p.m.
I think the October surprise is already out of the bag. And it's the same trick pony as the last two elections. Ross Perot's Re-formed Party.

You never hear much about the re-formed party until there is a Presidential election. Sure they made a noise a couple years back when the Body got lucky. And it's becoming clear that it was totally by accident. Yet, it was interesting to see that just two days after the Republican National Convention that the news weeklies weren't interviewing Dick Cheney about his return to public life, but they were pushing Pat Buchanan's turn-coat face on the tube.

If the democratic machine can't build their candidate's appeal they just create one to draw votes away from the Republicans.

The post-NRC media posturing is giving me every indication that the democrats intend to bite their lips and let Buchanan bask in the sunshine in hopes that he will do the same damage to W that Perot did to G. Sr. and again threatened to do until Slick came convincingly ahead of Dole in 1996.

Many of my Republican friends and family are jacked up by the convention and are already predicting a GOP landslide in November. They thought the same thing in 1992.

This is the same re-formed party that captured- what 25 % of the vote- allowing Slick to be the first President to be elected without the majority of the popular vote, and this time they have a former Repubican as their talking head.

Don't be fooled that the re-formed party is a do-nothing band of egos determined to gain public office. (In fact they are so very badly divided on which way to go to get power they are stepping over each other). The democrats know the power of a token third party, Republicans should know too.

John C. Povejsil — posted: 8/08/00 3:15 p.m.
I know this sounds lame, but Clinton's genius is his ability to keep people guessing. I have no clue what he'll pull, but you know it's going to be transparently corrupt and untouchable (for the children, or low-income Inuits, or something), at the same time. Although he is always in sight, he is like "Kaiser Zoza" (sp?)in the "Usual Suspects." He always seems (perception is the reality here)to be willing to do what his enemies will not. Like KZ, Clinton draws power from all the nasty rumors about him — what if they really are true? Things like like the "Clinton Chronicles" have only helped him. Although the scandals may have piled up, they were his only real policy after eight years. WJC is at his best and most powerful when he is cornered. The 22nd Amendment may be the only corner WJC can't escape. But then, maybe he can!

Ken Russell — posted: 8/08/00 3:15 p.m.
We'll have to go to war with some damn nation or at least start a bombing campaign with a nation furthering "hate" (like Newt or the Republican Right per Al Hunt, Eleanor Clift, Mark Shields, et al). Victory will be declared and lauded by the media (of course) October 31st. The "real" supplier of Dubya's cocaine will surface four days before the election. We'll find out it was a hoax November 20th ("Cokie, even we can be fooled by someone trying to get attention." "It didn't seem to matter to the voters Sam, they seemed to have doubts about Bush long before this erupted.") if Algore is elected. Witnesses will appear who actually witnessed Dubya raising the Confederate Flag over Bob Jones University two weeks before the election. A nightly parade of "What devastation will happen to you if Bush is elected" reports will be faxed by Sid Blumenthal ("an unnamed yet reliable source") to the mainstream press and media. Those faxes of course will be reported daily as absolute truth by Bernie, Dan, Tom and Peter (don't forget the videos of those real life future victims). A "faux" Middle East peace deal will be brokered by Algore in late October. It will collapse in mid-November. Behind the scenes the mainstream press will continue to pray vigourously to their plastic statues of Bill and Hill they've had glued to their dashboards for the past eight years.

Mike Droll — posted: 8/08/00 3:15 p.m.
It wouldnt surprise me one bit that in the fall election, and certainly in Hilary's election, that the Clinton administation wont at least ATTEMPT, if not actually pull it off, election fraud, either by using technology to manipulate the election results or just use fear and violence and bribes to coerce election officials into "mis-counting" the ballots. I bet they already have several schemes in place, and are working on more at this very minute. I wouldnt put ANYTHING out of this adminstrations potential for corruption. Remember Vince Foster, and Ron Brown?

Gene Smith — posted: 8/08/00 3:15 p.m.
He's done the "Wag the Dog" thing too many times before. Klintoon needs something really big. How about Algore hosts a complete tour of Area 51? "See folks? There really are aliens and UFO's! And see? The aliens talk just like I do... The Republicans don't want you to know about Our Friends From Outer Space. But President Klintoon and I want to celebrate our interplanetary diversity and share it with you..." Maybe Hillary and Chelsea can host a tea for some of them!

Patrick Egan — posted: 8/08/00 3:15 p.m.
Bill with have an affair with Tipper to garner a sympathy vote fo Al.

Mike K. — posted: 8/08/00 3:15 p.m.
By executive order, Bill Clinton will lower the voting age to 10. Following this, Al Gore will announce Britney Spears as his choice for Veep - with major cabinet posts for the members of N'Sync - and waltz into office in a landslide vote. Its the only chance he has.

John Keck — posted: 8/08/00 3:15 p.m.
Two obvious choices: bomb Iraq or release some of the information from the purloined FBI files. I think Clinton tried a July surprise, but Arafat wouldn't play nice. No wonder Clinton's threatening to move the embassy to Israel to Jerusalem!

Herb Heyman — posted: 8/08/00 3:15 p.m.
Bill C. will declare Walgreen Drug Stores a terrorist organization. He will unleash both land and ship-based cruise missiles at every Walgreen's in the U.S.A. However, only the shelves containing aspirin will be hit! The pro-Clinton media will spin the story that the "Pinpoint accuracy" of these missiles caused no collateral damage to the neighboring shelves of Pepto-Bismol and assorted toothpastes. Troops will be deployed to keep the stores an "Aspirin-free zone, safe for America's children!"

Donald J. Downs — posted: 8/08/00 3:15 p.m.
Slick Willie will attempt another "Wag the Dog" international incident. The main stream press will give him plenty of free air time, and Little Al will be show cased during the crisis to appear "Presidential". The leftist talking heads will respond to any comments by GWB as petty, and mean spirited. They act with incredulous rancor and put GWB down for not supporting the administration during this time of national crisis.

Blue — posted: 8/03/00 7:05 p.m.
Clinton will reveal that he had "relations" with Gore accidentally when he found him prancing about in Janet Reno's dress and shoes inside the closet next to the Oval Office. Gore shreiked for Bill to stop, that he was making a big mistake but nothing could keep Bill from having his way. Afterwards Bill promised to keep their "affair" a secret and off they went for a jog. This story will make Al a victim of rape (which will appeal to women voters since Al can now relate), an out-of-the-closet cross dresser (the gay lobby will donate more), an animal rights type (prancing is an animal-like feature they love)and ready for crime fighting (he chose Janet's dress and not Hillary's).

Dick Cheney is a fine man with a great intellect.A statesman who is a thoughtful listener. When he was the Secretary of Defense I always thought that he would make a great leader for America. However, I never expected that a man with such fine qualities would have a chance at being elected. Now, we have an opportunity. What a breath of fresh air. Is that light I see shining through the clouds. How long has it been since we have been able to see that "shining city on the mount?"

Ken Russell — posted: 8/03/00 7:05 p.m.
It may be that Clinton's October surprise this year may help GW. We've had a few quick glimpses of it from Bill and Hill with their bizarre comments about GW as the GOP convention started. Is it possible that we'll see Bill and Hillary Clinton implode from their own narcissism the way Captain Queeg imploded from his paranoia in the Caine Mutiny trial? One can only hope.

Devon Price — posted: 8/03/00 7:05 p.m.
I think Bill Clinton will sabotage Al Gore's election if it appears Hillary is going to lose. The worst thing for the Clintons would be for Hillary to lose and Gore to win. If that were to happen, the Clinton's political power would be greatly diminished and Hillary's political future would be bleak. Therefore, Bill Clinton cannot allow Gore to win if Hillary continues to trail in the polls.

Jon Lundberg — posted: 8/03/00 7:05 p.m.
Having tried to bring peace to the mid-east and failed, we will have another major series of geo-political brew-ups. We will have an embassy in Havana and another war in a fringe country. Maybe Iraq will obligingly get bombed again in return for the promise of removed sanctions and rebuilding money.

El Cid — posted: 8/03/00 7:05 p.m.
It's October 23, 2000, and Bill Clinton has disappeared. Like Elvis, he has apparently departed this mortal sphere; newly sworn in President Gore declares a period of national mourning, and is then elected handily (along, of course, with Hillary). The day after the election, President Gore issues a pardon for all possible Clinton transgressions, past, present, and (breaking new legal ground), future.

Two days later, Bill Clinton wakes up in an obscure Arkansas house of low repute, can't remember exactly what happened, but is fit and ready to serve out the remainder of his term. He then pardons Al Gore for all possible transgressions, past, present and (now that there is controlling legal authority), future.

You can laugh, but remember, you heard it here.

grant — posted: 8/03/00 7:05 p.m.
what a shocker: Gore announces his selection for the vice presidents'position will be none other than the current president; williwm clinton.

It is true a president can only serve two terms as president. This woiuld not be a third term but a completly different position. roar-roar-roar.

Genghis247 — posted: 8/03/00 7:05 p.m.
It will be a September surprise, and it'll be a doozy: Arafat will make good on his threat to declare Palestinian independence. In a bid to rally Americans 'round the flag and secure the Jewish vote for Hillary, Bill Clinton will retaliate by carpet-bombing Palestine.

David Stewart — posted: 8/03/00 10:15 a.m.
One of many, many, October Surprise up Clinton's sleeve: Trent Lott and Dennis Hastert. (Okay, that's two.) Clinton knows that there is one effective way to dampen Republican turnout and turn an election around: Demoralize party hardies by forcing them to watch the party's Congressional contingents collapse and surrender in the budget battle (which he will assuredly force). So watch Clinton to shut down the government and the Republicans led by Lott and Hastert to surrender on every front. Surprise! Fewer Republican voters.

K.A.Hughes — posted: 8/03/00 10:15 a.m.
Look south, CUBA,CUBA,CUBA, it's short, sweet and easy. Drop the embargo, diplomatically recognize Cuba, Drop a boatload of $$$ towards Castro. Cuba & Clinton = Nixon and China.

Joe Schembrie — posted: 8/03/00 10:15 a.m.
Early in the morning of the day before Halloween, jackbooted INS agents will break down the door of the Texas Governor's mansion and whisk 'Little Dubya' back to his father in Cuba. What? His father is in America? Not for long . . . .

Brian — posted: 8/02/00 2:00 p.m.
"Al, I am your father . . . together we can rule the world!"

Luke Burke — posted: 8/02/00 2:00 p.m.
The Justice Department will initiate lawsuits against the State of Texas for numerous housing, environmental, and educational problems. This will be trumpeted by Clinton/Gore that Bush is not a real compassionate conservative.

Jeff — posted: 8/02/00 2:00 p.m.
A disaster of epic proportions! Al Gore will announce his selection for Vice Presidential running mate. Yes!...be very afraid!...It's none other than...William Jefferson Clinton!

Michael F. Cannon — posted: 8/02/00 2:00 p.m.
Normal relations with Cuba

Bob Clarke — posted: 8/02/00 2:00 p.m.
Clinton will resign in October, making Gore President. Then, Gore will name Clinton VP (perhaps after the election) in order to avoid the Constitutional problem.

Andy — posted: 8/02/00 10:00 a.m.
The Clintonistas are now busy scouring Bush's background for evidence of wrongdoing. They will find something, and even if they don't, they can find someone to fabricate story for pay. (drugs, women, etc.) The newspapers will then plaster the headlines with this "breaking story" in October, and the smear, even if unfounded, will be enough to throw the election to Gore.

Lincoln Bandlow — posted: 8/02/00 10:00 a.m.
Let's just say that small foriegn pharmaceutical companies should send their employees home for the month of October if they know what's good for them.

Ron Hall — posted: 8/02/00 10:00 a.m.
Look for another big ad camapign to scare the hell out of & mobilize the black vote. The Nelson Mandela vote with Cheney is just a teaser. It's going to get much worse.

DT — posted: 8/02/00 10:00 a.m.
Clinton will play the racial card during election week. He'll play up rumors that reports of Republicans blocking minority voters are reaching the Whitehouse. He'll demagogue the last few weeks in churches and schools, about the lashing that minorities will take if Bush is elected.

Also, he'll exagerrate his mideast play and predict collapse of peace unless Gore continues in his place.

Neither of which will excite voters.

Tony APonte — posted: 8/02/00 10:00 a.m.
3 Dollar bills with Al's picture on the front and his in place of the Great Seal.

Ellen Fitzgerald — posted: 8/02/00 10:00 a.m.
Cuba--it will have something to do with Cuba. Castro will make some sort of small public concession that the press will make much of. The reason I have chosen Cuba is that I have never quite trusted the pronouncements from the Clinton administration regarding the Elian affair. There was another agenda moving in the background. We may see that revealed in October.

Shannon T CHuna — posted: 8/02/00 10:00 a.m.
THere will be a military intervention in the Mideast. We will have a full scale war with Seria OR with a country in Aferica

john stanley — posted: 8/02/00 10:00 a.m.
Jerusalem. Clinton has already set the stage for a Israeli Palistinian confrontation in late September. This will escalate into violence by October and people will die. All because of Clinton's "need" to "seem" presidential and matute.

D. Johnson — posted: 8/02/00 10:00 a.m.
Great suggestions so far but you all sound too nice to meet Clinton's evil standards. The question is what surprizes do we think is up his sleeve but I propose that knowing full well he will try something--we pray. Pray and ask God to thwart any of his evil plans to succeed. What good does it do to guess--we already know he will! But we can do something about it rather than sit back and say we were right all along. Pray and pray a lot. Pray that the enemy would not have his way and all plans to do evil will fail.

Adam J. Kwiatkowski — posted: 8/01/00 3:20 p.m.
A victory for Hillary is more important to Bill than a victory for Gore, as Hillary's race is a referendum on Bill as a person and a president, whereas Gore's race is simply a referendum on his presidency. We'd normally expect only one October Surprise, but after eight years of Clinton we know better. Watch for a one-two punch. First, at a speech at the UN early this October, Hillary by his side, fawning, he will announce that the US Embassy in Israel will be moved not just to Jerusalem, but to the Dome of the Rock. The media will report rock-throwing at Israeli soldiers (this happens every day; the new Palestinean state will take the gold, silver and bronze if rock-throwing ever becomes an Olympic event) and Clinton will use this as justification to go Bombs Away! on a Palestinean nursing home, preschool, or amusement park. Hillary is immediately elected Senate majority leader and Al "America's Landlord" Gore pardons Mumia Abu-Jama, outlaws tobacco and beer, and introduces National 9PM Bedtime legislation to Congress, which Hillary will attach to her Take-Time-off-from-Work-to-Take-the-Dog-to-the-Vet bill that she proposed at the 1996 Democratic National Convention.

Grant — posted: 8/01/00 3:20 p.m.
If Clinton will bomb Saddam Hussein or Milosevic to avoid impeachment and alter the news cycle, expect an air raid or two in October, knowing that the media and GOP alike will talk about "supporting the president".

mike casper — posted: 8/01/00 3:20 p.m.
I think Bill Clinton will announce his recent sex change operation so as to leave a legacy of serving as president in both sexes.Then, in his new role as a soccer mom he will denounce Gov. Bush as a sexist and make fun of his wardrobe.

Douglas Chesson Jr. — posted: 8/01/00 3:20 p.m.
I think the recent peace talks were just laying the ground rules for a last minute saving of victory from the jaws of defeat. Just in time to give the IMPOTUS a legacy and No Controlling Legal Authority a boost. Ain't we wonderful, now you just have to let us stick it to you for four more years

Joe Wood — posted: 8/01/00 3:20 p.m.
Clinton will move the US Embassy in Isreal to Jeruselum (sp?). This helps both Hillary and algore with the Jewish vote, especially Hillary.

David Stewart — posted: 8/01/00 3:20 p.m.
October Surprise? Sure, but you're ignoring the most likely occurrence: Clinton and Gore and their gov't will execute a coup d'etat through the use of election fraud in numerous states. They are probably already taking in illegal campaign donations from the Chinese and Indonesia. And remember that Al Gore has "learned." What he's learned is how to launder the money better. The Democrats already look on election fraud as one of their sacred privileges, witness Sanchez and Landrieu. By the time the fraud and crimes are discovered, Gore will have been in office for a while, and investigation will take years. Oh, and all the polls are ignoring the likely dead voter vote. It's going to be big everywhere this year.

Hildegard van Bingen — posted: 8/01/00 3:20 p.m.
Revealed! Way back when he was a Yalie, one day in the gym locker room George W. snapped a towel at a Black teammate's rear end -- which proves he's so insensitive he must be a racist who favors public floggings, cigarettes, SUVs, and keeping women barefoot and pregnant.

Hildegard van Bingen — posted: 8/01/00 3:20 p.m.
Revealed! Way back when he was a Yalie, one day in the gym locker room George W. snapped a towel at a Black teammate's rear end -- which proves he's so insensitive he must be a racist who favors public floggings, cigarettes, SUVs, and keeping women barefoot and pregnant.

Roland Mar — posted: 8/01/00 3:20 p.m.
Assuming that somehow the American people remain untouched by the legendary Gore Charisma; we can expect 1) massive vote fraud of the type practiced in the Southwest and perfected in Orange County, Ca. [millions of illegal aliens voting absentee],and/or 2) military action in the Balkans, Middle East, or Iraq to rally people around the Administration,and/or 3) some sort of Federally sponsored "terrorist" activity that would "justify" invoking Executive Order 12919. This Administration does not dare risk ever having a Justice Department not under its control. Further prediction: after November and before January 20, China will attack Taiwan. With Congress out of session and Clinton still in power, the United States will gleefully watch from the sidelines as 25 million free Chinese become slaves or die. If the political heat becomes too much, see EO #12919 cited above. The Constitution has become an inconvenience to too many people of both parties and the maj! ority of the political class would gladly go along if allowed to keep the outward trappings of power. submit=Submit

Richard Bowles — posted: 8/01/00 3:20 p.m.
My guess that Bill Clinton will follow true to form and combine a bribe to disaffected Americans with a big lie that no one will have time to refute.

Bryan H. Darge — posted: 8/01/00 10:15 a.m.
Bill Clinton will more than likely start a war somewhere - most likely the middle east i.e. against Saddam Husein. During the Gulf War Bush's ratings just soared in the polls. Another incident might be something with Israel. He wil probably put our embassy in Jerusalem and cause Arafat and co. to get irrate in start a war. This move will also really help Hillary with her senate bid. The final scenario will be a terrorist attack pulled off by the FBI much like Oklahoma, or TWA 800. Something like this always seems to work well. God Bless

A.C. Johnson — posted: 8/01/00 10:15 a.m.
Experienced as we are with the Clinton track record and modus operandi, we can expect this crowd to be creative. We can also expect them to lie unashamedly about whatever happens, and not care in the least how much it costs the hard-pressed US taxpayer, or further compromises military readiness. It's all part of the Clinton/Gore strategy of "the permanent campaign" which places power and influence above governing responsibly and any public good. IMO, we can expect something to happen, dirty or otherwise. My candidate: the increase in crude oil pumping which is now going on will mean refined products hitting the gas stations about late summer and early fall. So, Clinton/Gore will say that the rapacious oil companies caused the problems (never admitting that it was really the EPA), but C/G proactive leadership solved the problems and brought down those $2-plus gasoline prices. By the way, did you know that we haven't built a new refinery in this country since 1970 due to regulation etc.

Heather — posted: 8/01/00 10:15 a.m.
1. Racism. The Democrats have the African American and Jewish votes tied up. But the Hispanic votes are still out there, and Bush is working hard for them. The October surprise will involve this bunch of votes - Texas and Florida emphasized. I am not as smart as Clinton, so I don't know what he is planning, but I do know it will be very ugly.

2. Middle East. |Since Israel has a pesky, independent, democratically elected government, they are not going to lie down for Clinton, and give away their country's security. Which is why the Clintons hug Arafat and other dictators - they are so very "reasonable". There will be a blood bath when Arafat declares his own country, but "peace" will be brokered by a "calm" and "understanding" Gore, quietly backed up with tons of US taxpayers' money funnelled into Palestinian bank accounts in Switzerland.

Jim Bloom — posted: 8/01/00 10:15 a.m.
Some middle class tax cut that will be vague enough to appeal to middle income voters. The tax cut will bw to vague and not offer enough to congressional rebubicans too stand any chance of passage. He will then try to brand Bush a hippocite when he (Bush) will refuse to support it.

Joy Loth — posted: 8/01/00 10:15 a.m.
Bill will nobly remove himself from overshadowing Al at the convention by running away with Monica. They will live in bliss on Marlon Brando's private island near Tahita. Bill will take acting lessons from Brando surrounded by lovely bare-breasted Polynesian women in grass skirts. "To hell with that library," he will be heard murmuring as he dreams of Hollywood stardom.

Mark R. Whittington — posted: 8/01/00 10:15 a.m.
When the general Middle East War (which Clinton has assured by his bungling at Camp David) breaks out, he will order the Sixth Fleet to actively support the Israelis.

Sean — posted: 8/01/00 10:15 a.m.
How about Clinton trying to renegotiate mideast peace deals and inviting Al Gore to participate. This time he will try his darnest to make it work, whatever the costs, and play Al Gore to be key to making the talks successful. The media spin...Wow, Al Gore brokers peace in the mideast! Al Gore demonstrates he is presidential material. Disgusting, isn't it?

David Jackson — posted: 8/01/00 10:15 a.m.
Outlawing November by Executive Order.

Dan Conine — posted: 8/01/00 10:15 a.m.
An exact answer would be impossible, but you can bet it has something to do with the use of the recently cleared-by-media F.B.I. and Janet Reno to either dig up, blow up, or burn something that would be critical to showing just how dirty the system is. Probably related to China, Kosova, or the Energy Department and the Oil Industry. Now THAT would be FUN ! Show that BOTH candidates are completely corrupt and vote for, (God HELP us!) a LIBERTARIAN. Or maybe just Joe. voteforjoe.com

Chris Crofoot — posted: 8/01/00 10:15 a.m.
Given his past predilections I would imagine it to be a woman's thong bikini bottom. Of course he'd claim it's Hillary's which would only make us all the more ill. The Horror...the horror.

Brett Patron — posted: 8/01/00 10:15 a.m.
(1) Clinton will run as Ralph Nader's Green Party VP and almost wins.

(2) Clinton will try to spare Hillary the embarrassment of an election rout by naming her to World Bank. She will decline then get spanked in the election.

(3) Gore will resign as VP a month before the election, citing a "moral crisis". Clinton will then detail Gore's "masterminding" of any number of Clinton gaffes, then switch parties and become a "Green Party" VP candidate....see #1. BJP

Robin Witt — posted: 8/01/00 10:15 a.m.
Some major move on terrorists within out borders, perhaps involving the dreaded WoMD... the only question is will Clinton only use the media to create a crisis, or actually stage one himself....

rex savage — posted: 8/01/00 10:15 a.m.
watch for missiles to fall on some hapless foreign target someime in october when gore is trailing. clinton will find some helpless 'enemy' to bomb, giving gore a chance to capture the spotlight. gore will unwittingly and wholeheartedly endorse and promise to expand and pursue a wag the dog nat'l policy (poor dummy won't know that's what he's doing).

Thomas Dahlgren — posted: 8/01/00 10:15 a.m.
The October Surprise will likely be a showdown with Saddam Hussein over some sort of weapons violations (although not the ones we have known about for the last few years.) This will allow the dems to play up G.W.'s "lack of foreign policy experience" while also "reminding" us of the "incomplete job" performed by his father and Dick Cheney. This time they will at least be smart enough to cruise missile a true military target, instead of a foreign embassy or aspirin factory.

I'm uncertain exactly what it will be, but you can bet that it will be even more rotten, more evil, and more shameless that you can possibly imagine. Remember, BillyBubba has to save his rotten wife and his rotten veep, Algone. As much as I would hate to see it though, the dems deserve to be stuck with the embarrassment of a Sen. HRottenC for six long years, until the long arm of the law finally caught up with her.

T. Lee — posted: 7/31/00 1:00 p.m.
Whatever it is, they'll be sure to make it a "rally 'round the flag" type of crisis---rally 'round Al Gore, that is. I can also see 'em going for a 'twofer'; that is, something that will both make 'Algore' look good AND "Gee Dubyah" look bad. I wouldn't put it past them to bomb the crap out of another aspirin factory somehwhere in the Third World. They probably already know, however, that that little trick will NOT work a third time. Besides they've already used up all the cruise missiles. Whatever it is they come up with is sure to be new, creative and interesting. And don't believe a bit of it.