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October surprise
Coverage of October surprise in the Nexus archive.
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- Cuccinelli says Dems undercut own redistricting defense as Virginia justices press ‘Yes’ camp
The Virginia Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the legality of a recent redistricting amendment, with former Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli criticizing Democrats for undermining their own defense by prioritizing early voting. The court appeared to scrutinize the 'Yes' campaign more intensely, while legal challenges to election certification remain unresolved.
- Senate Republicans hope Supreme Court ‘surprise’ could help save majority
Senate Republicans, concerned about maintaining their three-seat majority in the midterm election, view the potential retirement of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito as an 'October surprise' that could energize GOP voters. They avoid directly encouraging Alito's retirement while hoping it might shift political momentum.