Exactly what it says. What kind of effect would it have on Reagan’s presidency if the “October Surprise” theory starts getting legs within serious circles during Reagan’s first term.
Maybe somebody is able to corroborate Bill Casey’s trip to Madrid a decade earlier.
Even if they ultimately find nothing, could the smoke and public furor over it damage the perception of Reagan, possibly even cost him a second term?
Would the increased scrutiny lead to an earlier uncovering of Iran-Contra?