Good point. I have been hoping - DJT & Q? I am as frustrated as a chihuahua in heat about the DECLAS of these FISA docs... and why isn't Hildy before the dock?! FReeQers keep telling me that Q has a place for S0r0s, but I see him ripping up the 'tater patch at will. sigh patience, Bob!
Certainly close to D Day. As close to the election day as possible, before the target has any time left to turn the drop around, used to be the rule.
Example: 2000. 4 days before the GE, George W was a roaring alcoholic.
Remember that? And it was a FReeper who unraveled Rather, on the Bush National Guard scandal that wasnt.
Currently, With early voting becoming more common it seems there would be two waves of October surprises. One for early voters, and the second *big one*, just 24 hours before the election.