Presidential race endgame: Beware the game-changing October surprise

IT IS almost too late for an October surprise. But Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain should be wary of the last weekend.

The final days of the last two presidential races featured unexpected twists that appeared to have an impact on the outcome, shifting the allegiances of some undecided voters in what turned out to be very tight races.

With the days counting down before the presidential fight between Obama and McCain is decided on Tuesday, the chance for a game-changing moment that could reverse Obama’s lead over McCain in national polls is dwindling, but still alive.