Jennifer Nichols, Author at Presidential Election Odds

29Aug2019

The 2020 Snap: DNC Halves The Field To 10 Candidates For Third Debate

The DNC took on the role of Thanos at midnight, snapping its fingers and turning half the 2020 Democrats into dust. Now, only ten Democrats are left. The deadline to qualify for the third Democratic debate in Houston was at 11:59 pm ET on Wednesday, August 28, and half the field has missed the cut. […]

Trump shaking hands with China's leaders

27Aug2019

Trump’s trade war with China causes dip in his 2020 reelection odds

President Donald Trump said China executed “one of the greatest thefts in the history of the world,” in regards to trade back in 2015. But could his trade war with the Chinese also be costing him a chance at reelection in 2020? Earlier this month, BetOnline listed Trump’s 2020 election odds at -110. Today,

19Aug2019

Tom Steyer vs. Donald Trump: What Chance Do The Billionaires Have To Win The 2020 Election?

Self-made billionaire Tom Steyer has not made much of an impact yet on the 2020 presidential election odds. His odds to win the presidency stand at +20000, and Steyer doesn’t even crack the top 20 right now. On the surface, that’s not very promising. It is even unclear right now if he will qualify for […]

15Jul2019

Kamala Harris 2nd quarter fundraising falls flat, remains the 2020 Democratic favorite for now

With her soaring popularity and first-quarter numbers already at $12 million, many expected Sen. Kamala Harris to eclipse her January-March total. However, when she released her fundraising marks for April-June, Harris earned slightly under $12 million, less than the previous quarter. So far, her lackluster

11Jul2019

Back-to-back billionaires for president? Don’t bet on it, Tom Steyer.

A billionaire won the presidency in 2016; could another win in 2020? Tom Steyer, a former hedge fund manager billionaire-turned-activist from California, announced his run for the United States presidency July 9. Steyer joins a packed crowd of Democratic hopefuls determined to beat out fellow billionaire Donald

31May2019

Why Mueller’s Statement Is Still News

Democrats and Republicans are not entirely sure how to spin his report and statement. One week after Muller’s public statement regarding the conclusion of his investigations, numerous online political sources have been trying to find a way to frame Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s ambiguous conclusion. Each side

17May2019

Trump’s Trade War Could Cost Him Farmers’ Votes

The Trump Administration has launched a two-year trade war against China and other major US trading partners. However, President Trump’s fixation during this trade war is on China. Simply put a trade war sounds precisely like what it is, countries attempt to hurt each other’s trade with adjusting taxes and quotas.

25Apr2019

Joe Biden announces his 2020 presidential campaign, opens as the odds-on favorite to win Democratic nomination

After a long wait from Joe, he finally said his 2020 bid is so — confirming the worst kept secret of the presidential campaign announcement season. Joe Biden (+600 | 14.29%) officially announced Thursday he is running for president in 2020, becoming the 22nd Democrat vying to be the party’s nominee and to

22Mar2019

Trump’s Path To Becoming King

With no Republicans publicly challenging Trump for the Presidency and supporters loyal until the end, Trump may breeze through his re-election in 2020. Mid-March of 2019, months after the death of Senator John McCain Trump delivered direct attacks on the now deceased Senator from Arizona over social media. Tweets

25Feb2019

The 2020 Election Strategy: Dems vs Trump

With the 2020 Election nearing, the Democratic party is scrambling to find ways to defeat Trump and the GOP. Southern US states have typically been the stomping grounds for Republicans including Trump, so in 2020 Democrats are focusing their strategy on these red states to flip them blue. Dems are also being

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