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Tax Returns, Threats Of Hacks: Surprise! It's October

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally Saturday in Pennsylvania. That's the same day a report came out showing Trump may not have paid income taxes for most of two decades. John Locher/AP hide caption

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Tax Returns, Threats Of Hacks: Surprise! It's October

October 3, 2016 • The "October surprise" has a long history in American politics, but not as long as you might think — and not as consequential as you might think, either.

Memorable Moments From Democratic Conventions Of The Past

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Political Junkie

Memorable Moments From Democratic Conventions Of The Past

September 4, 2012 • A look at five memorable Democratic conventions of the past, beginning in 1956 — when presidential nominee Adlai Stevenson threw the decision on naming a running mate to the delegates.

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Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1968, McCarthy Finally Endorses Humphrey

October 29, 2010 • On this day in 1968, Minnesota Sen. Eugene McCarthy -- with just a week to go before the election -- finally endorses his one-time rival, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, for president.

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Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1964, L.B.J. Rules Out R.F.K. For V.P.

July 30, 2010 • On this day in 1964, President Lyndon Johnson says he will not name any member of his Cabinet as his running mate, an announcement that everyone understood to be a message to Attorney General Robert Kennedy, who had a tense relationship with LBJ.