Barack Obama Still Greater Than 2 to 1 Odds of Being Re-Elected Despite Rasmussen Poll

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Gilbert Horowitz

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US President Barack Obama remains better than a 2/1 favorite to retain his presidency despite a Rasmussen poll that gives his GOP opponent, Mitt Romney, a 7 percent lead.

Rasmussen is generally seen as a more conservative-leaning poll.

The disappointing jobs data released last week, more so than Obama’s declared support of gay marriage, could be weighing the president down.

Oddsmakers have made Romney a +160 underdog to become the next US President.  The payout would be $16 for every $10 bet. 

Winning Candidate - 2012 Presidential Election

1221

Barack Obama   

    -250   

 Bet Now

       

1222

Mitt Romney   

    +160   

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1225

Hilary Clinton   

    +8000   

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1230

Jeb Bush   

    +8000   

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1244

Ron Paul   

    +3500   

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  • Note: Singles only. Applies to the winning candidate of the US Presidential election 2012. Others on request.

 

- Gilbert Horowitz, Gambling911.com

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