From Kissinger to Comey, a Short History of the 'October Surprise'While some believe 'October Surprises' date back to the earliest American elections, it was Henry Kissinger's election-eve promise of pFrom Kissinger to Comey, a Short History of the 'October Surprise'01:23Link copiedOct. 30, 2016, 3:14 PM UTC / Updated Oct. 30, 2016, 3:14 PM UTCBy Chuck ToddChuck ToddChuck Todd is moderator of "Meet The Press" and NBC News' political director.