What an astonishing coincidence:

BAGHDAD, Iraq A verdict against Saddam Hussein and seven co-defendants charged with crimes against humanity in connection with an anti-Shiite crackdown in the 1980s will be announced Nov. 5, a senior court official said on Monday.

Sentences for those found guilty will be issued the same day, chief investigating judge Raid Juhi told The Associated Press....

Saddam, his cousin "Chemical" Ali al-Majid and five other co-defendants could face death by hanging if convicted....

Election Day in the U.S. is November 7.