Presidential Debate Betting Odds Announced by BetUS.com
Despite news that Friday's first US Presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama could be cancelled, BetUS.com is set to go ahead with its own Presidential Debate betting odds.
It was unclear whether BetUS would be adding odds on whether the debate Friday night would actually take place and - if so - would Obama be debating himself since McCain has vowed not to take part if a decision on the $700 billion bailout plan is not reached.
In any event, these types of wagers are always tons of fun. How many times will Barack Obama say the word "Change"; Who will get the first audible laughter from the audience; and Who will speak first?
Analysts at BetUS.com posted the following odds on the upcoming Presidential Debate:
How many times will Barack Obama says "Change"?
None +2000
1 - 5 Times +600
6 - 10 Times -350
11 - 15 Times +200
16 - 20 Times +280
Over 20 Times +250
Who will get the first audible laughter response from the audience?
Barack Obama -120
John McCain -120
Who will speak first?
Barack Obama -120
John McCain -120
Who will request the first topic extension?
Barack Obama -120
John McCain -120
How many times will Barack Obama says "Hope"?
Over 9½ -130
Under 9½ -110
Who will request the first topic extension?
Barack Obama -120
John McCain -120
How many questions will Barack Obama be asked before he calls John McCain out of touch?
Over 3 -120
Under 3 -120
How many times will John McCain say POW?
Over 4½ -130
Under 4½ -110
Will a "Yes we can" chant break out during the debate?
Yes -200
No +150
How many times will a "Yes we can" chant break out during the debate?
Over 2 -130
Under 2 -110
Will Bill Ayres name be mentioned during the debate?
Yes +200
No -300
Will John McCain be asked how many houses he owns during the debate?
Yes +120
No -160
Will John McCain remember how many houses he owns if asked during the debate?
Yes -400
No +300
How many times will John McCain say "My Friends"?
Over 3½ -120
Under 3½ -120
Who will be the first candidate to refer to themselves as the candidate of change?
Barack Obama -140
John McCain Even
Who will be the first candidate to mention 9/11?
Barack Obama +110
John McCain -150
Who will be the first candidate to mention Osama Bin Laden?
Barack Obama +150
John McCain -200
How many times will the candidates begin a response with "That's a great question"?
Over 4½ -120
Under 4½ -120
How many times will McCain mention Bush?
None +200
1 - 5 Times -150
6 - 10 Times +300
11 - 15 Times +900
16 - 20 Times +1800
Over 20 Times +2200
Vice Presidential Debate
How many times will Joe Biden go over the time limit?
Over 3 -130
Under 3 -110
How many times will Sarah Palin say "In what respect" when asked a question?
Over 2 -125
Under 2 -115
Will Sarah Palin refer to herself as a Hockey Mom?
Yes Even
No -140
How many times will the candidates begin a response with "That's a great question"?
Over 3 -120
Under 3 -120
