The recent withdrawal of Joe Biden from the presidential race has caused a stir in the world of oddsmaking. BetOnline, an offshore betting company, wasted no time in releasing updated betting lines for the next Democrat president and vice president picks. Unsurprisingly, Kamala Harris is the clear favorite for the Democratic presidential candidate with staggering 1 to 9 odds. This means that bettors would have to wager $900 to win $100, indicating that the betting site is heavily favoring Harris as the next potential Democratic nominee.
Apart from Kamala Harris, other notable candidates in the race include California Governor Gavin Newsom (15 to 1), Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (16 to 1), and former First Lady Michelle Obama (16 to 1). However, none of these contenders come close to Harris in terms of the odds. The focus has now shifted to who Harris might choose as her potential vice president running mate. BetOnline speculates that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is the frontrunner for the vice presidential slot, with favorable odds of 7 to 4. Shapiro’s recent national prominence, especially following a recent tragic event, has propelled him to the forefront of the VP selection process.
Colorful Contenders for Vice President
In a more whimsical twist, BetOnline has also included some colorful picks for the vice presidential nominee. Hollywood actor George Clooney is given odds of 100 to 1, former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban has 250 to 1 odds, and media mogul Oprah Winfrey is also given odds of 250 to 1. While these picks may seem far-fetched, they add an element of excitement to the betting landscape surrounding the Democratic ticket.
Looking at the bigger picture, BetOnline suggests that President Trump has a better chance (1 to 2 odds) of winning the election compared to Kamala Harris (2 to 1 odds). However, with over 100 days left until the election, there is still ample time for opinions to shift. Democrats have a few weeks remaining to choose their candidates, so it is advisable to place bets sooner rather than later to take advantage of the current odds before they potentially change once again.
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