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US General Political News
Obama Odds to Become the Next President of the US
Following a magnificent speech at the Democratic Convention Thursday night, Senator Barack Obama's odds to become the next President of the United States remained around -175 at BetUS.com It remained to be seen if these odds would improve over the next 48 hours when new poll numbers were due out.
Aug 28 2008 - 11:01pm
Submitted by C Costigan on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 22:58
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Pawlenty More of the Same? Minnesota Governor Not McCain's VP
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has abruptly cancelled all upcoming press appearances, a strong indication that he may be named Republican US Presidential candidate John McCain's running mate.
Aug 28 2008 - 10:19pm
Submitted by C Costigan on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 22:03
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Florida 2008 US Presidential Election Day Betting Odds
Once again the state of Florida finds itself in the epicenter of a Presidential race quagmire. Florida 2008 US Presidential Election Day betting odds have the Republican party and its candidate, John McCain, a mere -225 favorite to win the state.
Aug 28 2008 - 2:00pm
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 13:39
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Bet on Obama and his Democratic Convention Speech
What color tie will US Presidential candidate be wearing when he delivers his speech before the Democratic Convention Thursday night? How many sips of water will he take? What will Obama say?
Aug 27 2008 - 9:33pm
Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 21:32
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New Mexico 2008 US Presidential Election Day Betting Odds
Democratic Governor Bill Richardson this week referred to his state of New Mexico and the rest of the Western US as the "New West" and that this region will ultimately decide the next President of the United States.
Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 19:48
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John McCain Veepstakes: More Than 56 Percent Favor Mitt Romney
While rumors continue to swirl that Republican US Presidential nominee, John McCain, will select former Secretary of State Colin Powell as his running mate, a survey conducted on AOL.com showed that well over half of Americans would like to see Mitt Romney be chosen as his running mate.
Aug 27 2008 - 6:14pm
Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 18:11
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GOP Meanies Ensure Online Gambling Back on Platform
The GOP takest away than they giveth right back, in the form of an amendment prohibiting online gambling as a key platform issue. Go figure!
Aug 27 2008 - 1:35pm
Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 13:33
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Poker Legend Doyle Brunson is Mad as Hell at Joe Biden, Obama
Poker pro Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson is mad. At Barack Obama, of all people. Why? For picking Joe Biden as his running mate.
Aug 26 2008 - 9:39pm
Submitted by Ace King on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 21:37
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Online Gambling Prohibition Dropped from GOP Platform...for 8 Hours
The powerful million member strong Poker Players Alliance was successful Tuesday in getting the Republican Platform Committee to drop a prohibition of online gambling from its draft platform, as part of an effort to appeal to the broadest possible constituency
Aug 26 2008 - 3:52pm
Submitted by C Costigan on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 15:50
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Colin Powell Vice President Odds Taken Down Following News
Washington insiders have advised that one time US Secretary of State, Colin Powell, is seriously being considered as Republican Presidential candidate John McCain's running mate and perhaps the future Vice President.
Aug 26 2008 - 1:10pm
Submitted by C Costigan on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 13:07
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Barack Obama Assassination Attempt Foiled?
Three alleged members of a white supremacy group may have been stopped from assassinating Democratic US Presidential candidate Barack Obama on Monday.
Aug 25 2008 - 11:14pm
Submitted by Guest on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 23:13
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Barack Obama Odds of Becoming Next US President Unchanged
With the Democratic Convention upon us and Senator Barack Obama finally choosing his running mate, Senator Joe Biden out of Delaware, Obama's odds of becoming the next President of the United States (and the first African American to hold that position) have remained relatively unchanged. If anything, they've diminished somewhat.
Aug 25 2008 - 11:00pm
Submitted by Payton on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 22:53
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Tom Ridge Slight Favorite to be Named John McCain Running Mate
Talk about a close call: The gambling public has Tom Ridge only a slight +150 favorite to be named Republican John McCain's running mate during his bid to become next President of the United States.
Aug 25 2008 - 10:26pm
Submitted by C Costigan on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 22:24
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Betting on the 2008 US Presidential Elections: State Electoral Colleges
Want to know which states have the most wagering action on which party when betting on the 2008 US Presidential Elections? Gambling911.com takes a look at each state and its electoral college betting action based on odds found at BetUS.com - home of some of the biggest cash bonuses on the planet.
Aug 24 2008 - 11:01pm
Submitted by C Costigan on Sun, 08/24/2008 - 22:59
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Colin Powell Could Help Boost McCain’s Odds
Following the announcement that Senator Barack Obama had chosen long time Senator Joe Biden to be his Democratic running mate, Republican John McCain would need something big up his sleeve....and it might have to be bigger than a Mitt Romney.
Submitted by C Costigan on Sun, 08/24/2008 - 00:58
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2008 US Presidential Elections Betting: Helps Boost Revenues
2008 US Presidential Elections betting has officially more than just a supplement to the upcoming football season both in the US and Great Britain.
Aug 23 2008 - 1:25pm
Submitted by C Costigan on Sat, 08/23/2008 - 13:19
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Hillary Clinton Will Not be Vice President: Running Mate of Obama
CNN was reporting that Hillary Clinton would not be the running mate for Senator Barack Obama on the Democratic Presidential ticket, helping to further fuel rumors that Delaware Senator Joe Biden would be his pick.
Aug 23 2008 - 12:17am
Submitted by C Costigan on Sat, 08/23/2008 - 00:15
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Joe Biden Chosen as Barack Obama Running Mate
CNN has reported that Joe Biden was chosen as Senator Barack Obama's running mate and that Biden accepted it. This news came in shortly after midnight.
Aug 22 2008 - 11:56pm
Submitted by C Costigan on Fri, 08/22/2008 - 23:48
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Tim Kaine Vice President Odds - He Won’t be Obama’s Running Mate
Virginia is certainly an important state for Senator Barack Obama to target for his 2008 Presidential race and this is why that state's Governor, Tim Kaine, has had very short odds in recent weeks....but it wasn't meant to be...
Aug 22 2008 - 8:56pm
Submitted by C Costigan on Fri, 08/22/2008 - 20:54
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Kathleen Sebelius Vice President Odds - Can She be Obama's Running Mate?
Kathleen Sebelius, the Kansas Governor, may have become a bit of a long shot in recent days to become Barack Obama's running mate. Sebelius's Vice President odds were listed at 7/1 just last week.
Aug 22 2008 - 8:42pm
Submitted by Carrie Stroup on Fri, 08/22/2008 - 20:41
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Evan Bayh Vice President Odds - Obama Running Mate Evan Bayh?
Just two weeks ago Evan Bayh was the 7/5 favorite to become Senator Barack Obama's running mate. Bayh's Vice President odds were set at 4/1 just prior to this at Sportsbook.com.
Aug 22 2008 - 8:13pm
Submitted by Carrie Stroup on Fri, 08/22/2008 - 20:12
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Hillary Clinton Vice President Odds - Obama Running Mate Hillary Clinton?
The news media is saying it won't happen. They've practically given up on Hillary Clinton's odds of becoming the next Vice President despite the fact that online bookies had her as the favorite right after Barack Obama became the Democratic candidate.
Aug 22 2008 - 8:00pm
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on Fri, 08/22/2008 - 19:58
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Chet Edwards Vice President Odds - Obama Running Mate Chet Edwards?
Just how much money would be won if Chet Edwards were to be selected Barack Obama's running mate? Chet Edwards Vice President odds were not readily available at most online gambling sites leading into Friday evening.
Aug 22 2008 - 7:34pm
Submitted by C Costigan on Fri, 08/22/2008 - 19:32
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Joe Biden Vice President Odds - Obama Running Mate Joe Biden?
Who will Barack Obama choose as his running mate? Joe Biden's Vice Presidential odds were coming in as the big favorite during the final hours leading up to Obama's likely announcement some time Friday evening or Saturday morning.
Aug 22 2008 - 7:08pm
Submitted by C Costigan on Fri, 08/22/2008 - 19:06
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Joe Biden Money Too Much for Online Gambling Websites
Sportsbook.com and others began pulling down odds for the Democratic Vice President pick Thursday on word that Joe Biden is a "virtual lock" to be selected by Barack Obama.
Aug 21 2008 - 7:31pm
Submitted by Carrie Stroup on Thu, 08/21/2008 - 19:29
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