Harris at Even Odds at BetOnline in Political Shocker
We are being advised by BetOnline that Vice President Kamala Harris could move into favorite territory in the odds by this coming weekend as heavy wagers are coming in on the presumptive Democratic nominee. She was now listed at +100 while GOP nominee and former President Donald Trump was coming in at -115.
On Wednesday, Dave Mason of BetOnline tweeted out that heavy action was pouring in on Harris.
The shift is likely a result of heavy betting coming in on Harris Wednesday.
"Shortly after I tweeted this, an $8,900 bet came in on Kamala (+115). Potential profit = $10,235. This was our biggest Harris bet yet."
Shortly after I tweeted this, an $8,900 bet came in on Kamala (+115). Potential profit = $10,235
— Dave Mason (@DaveMasonBOL) July 31, 2024
This was our biggest Harris bet yet.
Raise your hand if this was you! https://t.co/VcpuHV9hvx
The odds shift comes in the wake of polls now showing Harris beating Trump in some swing states as well as a contentious exchange between Trump and ABC’s Rachel Scott before a gathering of Black journalists.
Scott pressed Trump on past statements about Black leaders, his support of Jan. 6, 2021, rioters and diversity hiring — leading the former president to repeatedly complain about how he was treated.
“She was very rude,” the former president said, pointing at Scott.
Trump also claimed that Harris "turned black" after previously claiming to be an Indian American.
“Now that you are asking Black voters to vote for you, why should Black voters trust you after you’ve used language like that?” Scott asked.
Trump immediately went after the questioner.
“I don’t think I’ve ever been asked a question in such a horrible manner, a first question,” he replied. “You don’t even say ‘hello, how are you.’ Are you with ABC? Because I think they’re a fake news network.”
A recent poll, conducted by polling company Leger between July 26 and 28, shows that when third party candidates are included,
Harris leads Trump by 7 points, with the presumptive Democratic nominee on 48 percent compared to the former president's 41 percent.
Meanwhile, only 5 percent of likely voters polled said they would vote for independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Third party voters have shifted towards the two main political parties since Leger's last poll in June, with the Democrats gaining 4 points and the Republicans gaining 3 points.
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