Obama 60 Percent Chance of Being Re-Elected Says Betting Exchange
The online wagering exchange intrade.com has US President Barack Obama being re-elected with 60 percent backing.
Obama received a 6 percent bounce in polls following last week’s Democratic Convention.
The President’s position in a match-up with the Republican nominee among all registered voters is the strongest it’s been since April, according to an ABC News/Washington Post poll, which reveals that 50 percent supported Obama while 44 percent supported Romney.
A CNN survey conducted during the same three days found Obama holding a 52 percent to 46 percent advantage over Romney among likely voters.
The GOP nominee received only a nominal jump following the Republican Convention.
Obama was better than a 1/2 favorite at Sportsbook.com.
- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com
