The traditional line is that in any Presidential campaign, there is an “October Surprise”, which can transform the race.
Who would think it is the wrath of nature, represented by Hurricane Sandy, a “Frankenstorm”, a storm of the century, which will soon devastate the Northeast and Midwest, an area of over 60 million people, and will likely cut down voting numbers, although many have participated in early voting, some indications being possibly 40 percent of the voting population.
This could have a dramatic effect not only on the Presidential election, but on Congressional and state elections, and transform our future in ways we cannot yet imagine!
This can, therefore, be seen as a moment of crisis, and a moment for urgent leadership by President Barack Obama, and appropriate reaction by Republican nominee Mitt Romney.
If power is out for an extended period of time, it could lead to millions not voting, and could also lead to lawsuits regarding close election results.
One has to wonder what the power of nature is trying to say to us, a country deeply divided, and sadly, unlikely to change as a result of this highly charged Presidential Election of 2012!
Hello Professor,
This storm is coming ashore around Lewis / Rehoboth DE and will directly right over my farm. It could go a little farther north toward New Jersey. I called my wife and told here to stay with her sister and her husband until this is over.
I hope everyone will be safe, and that property damage will be minimal, and that voting interference will be minor! Another very difficult moment in America in this 21st century! 🙁