Could an 'October surprise' influence the election outcome? “One of the greatest myths of American politics is the October surprise,” Lichtman told CNN. Lichtman confidently declares that no last-minute twists will shake his prediction that Kamala Harris will triumph over Donald Trump becoming America’s first female president. He earlier said that eight of these keys are in favor of Kamala Harris, while only three are for Donald Trump. At present, a national polling average shows Harris at 49%, while Trump trails closely behind at 47%.

Source: Hindustan Times October 07, 2024 08:35 UTC