Transcript for The Political Power of the October Surprise

We just days. Have concluded an agreement. There and more and bring peace with honor in Vietnam. Day one of freedom for 52 Americans. We'll columns are filed so far these two historic events move almost on parallel tracks today. The new President Abbas and a half an hour on the former hostages became free men and women again. Obviously there's a report out tonight that 24 years ago I was after Hannity Kennebunkport Maine for a DUY. That's an accurate story I'm not proud of that. I. Oftentimes said that. Years ago I made some mistakes. The political implications of this because there will be people in the country who undoubtedly believes this comes at a moment to favor Mr. Bush. And that it is bad for mr. Kerrey yeah.

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