Barack Obama Presidential Odds

Category: Politics - Barack Obama enjoyed Presidential odds of 7 to 2 which roughly would translate into a $350 payout for every $100 bet.  These odds are only a half a point less than that of Republican candidate Rudy Giuliani (3-1).  Obama at one point enjoyed slightly better odds, however, he has remained steady throughout the past few months.  He still maintained a hefty lead over all Democrats accept Senators Hillary Clinton and John Edwards (who trailed only a bit).  Al Gore also had short odds though he has not officially made any declarations to run.  Obama maintained his 7 to 2 odds throughout much of August despite an onslaught of criticism lodged against the junior Senator out of Illinois. 

Barack Obama articles (news) routinely get above average readership from Gambling911.com viewers.  His most popular reads have involved quirky pieces such as Obama Girl vs. Giuliani Girl Pillow Fight Craze Takes Political Stage.  Searches for Obama are above par when compared with most other candidates, though nothing spectacular to date.  Lately a high profile feud between Obama and Clinton has been generating some decent traffic to the website.  Also, Gambling911.com has taken notice of increased searches for Senator Barack Obama. 

In recent weeks, Barack Obama has come under fire from both parties, exposing his potential "lack of experience in office".  The concerns addressed have failed to negatively impact his odds.  Internet polls suggest Obama has won recent Democratic debates.   During the first week of August, Senator Obama declared he would exercise military options in Pakistan to go after terrorists without that country's consent, while leaving open the option of nuclear warfare.  Because Pakistan is a nuclear power and an ally of the United States, Obama's remarks have been received negatively, but again this was not yet reflected in the odds.

If elected, Barack Obama would become the first African American President of the United States.  The U.S. Senate Historical Office lists him as the fifth African American Senator in U.S. history and the only African American currently serving in the U.S. Senate. 

Obama wrote and delivered the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, while still serving as a state senator.  The speech was Obama's introduction to most of America. Its enthusiastic reception at the convention and widespread coverage by national media gave him instant celebrity status.

Barack Obama supports both the Barney Frank and Robert Wexler propositions to have an Internet gambling prohibition repealed. 

Odds Courtesy of Sportsbook.com, the largest North American facing sports betting operation in terms of customer numbers and a major sponsor of the Gambling911.com website

US Presidential Odds for All Candidates can be Found Here

Articles Appearing on Gambling911.com Relating to Hillary Clinton:

Obama Not Happy With Obama Girl
Obama Flap Has Little Effect on Presidential Betting Odds
Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Feud Heats Up Over Nukes
Obama Would Send Troops to Pakistan
Clinton Obama Feud Could Help Candidates Like Joe Biden
YouTube Debate Won By Obama Early
Barack Obama Really Loved by the NBA
Obama Girl vs. Giuliani Girl Pillow Fight Craze Takes Political Stage
Politicians Want to Police the Internet: Barack Obama Among Them
Democratic Debate in New Hampshire Won by Obama
Barack Obama's odds slashed
Barack Obama Controversies Have Little Affect on Presidential Odds