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21Aug2019

Will they or won’t they? Odds Gillibrand, Gabbard, Steyer qualify for 3rd debate

With one week until the August 28 deadline, many candidates will be on the outside looking in when the third Democratic debate starts on September 12 in Houston, Texas. It was announced yesterday that former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro was the tenth Democratic candidate to qualify for the

20Aug2019

Julián Castro Becomes 10th Democratic Candidate To Qualify For September Debate

Number ten is in. Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro has qualified for the third Democratic debate in Houston. Castro, who is also the former Mayor of San Antonio, is the second Texan to make the debate in their home state after former Rep. Beto O’Rourke previously qualified in July.

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 […]

16Aug2019

Will Joe Rogan moderate a 2020 Presidential Debate? Oddsmakers weigh in

On a lark, some genius started a petition for Joe Rogan to moderate a 2020 presidential election debate. Now, after amassing nearly 200,000 signatures, you can bet on whether or not that’s actually going to happen. If you want to wager on Joe Rogan’s odds to host one or more upcoming 2020 presidential debates, you

15Aug2019

John Hickenlooper drops out of 2020 presidential race, eyes seat in Senate

A second 2020 Democrat is expected to bite the dust. Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper will end his White House bid today, the second real contender to do so after Rep. Eric Swalwell called it quits in July. According to Bovada, Hickenlooper only had +10000 odds to win the Democratic nomination. His odds for

14Aug2019

Who’s in, who’s out: Democrats try to keep their 2020 odds alive ahead of 3rd debate

For the second Democratic debate last month in Detroit, Michigan, 20 candidates took the stage over the course of two nights. The third Democratic debate next month may only have half of that. To qualify for the third debate, candidates must reach 2% in four national or early-state polls and must have 130,000

13Aug2019

Will Tulsi Gabbard reporting for active duty with National Guard impact her 2020 odds?

A two-week paid vacation is what most American workers look forward to every year. But for one Democratic candidate, it’s a different type of work leave. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s duty to America runs strong. The U.S. Representative for Hawaii’s 2nd congressional district is currently running for president, but

12Aug2019

2020 election prop bets: Is there a favorable matchup for a Democrat against Trump?

As the 2020 presidential election draws closer, certain Democratic hopefuls are beginning to separate themselves from the pack. While a lot can happen to the candidates within the next year, BetOnline has odds on the matchups between President Donald Trump and the eventual Democratic nominee. The site is accepting

09Aug2019

Cory Booker Sees 2020 Odds Tighten Following Strong Second Debate Performance

By many media accounts, if one Democratic candidate won the latest DNC debate, it was New Jersey senator Cory Booker. Regularly polling under 2 percent nationwide, Booker needed that win to boost his profile – and his odds. Of course, if a candidate’s odds were predicated entirely (or even significantly) on debate

07Aug2019

Marianne Williamson is now a Top 10 favorite to win the 2020 Democratic nomination. But who is she?

When Marianne Williamson first announced her run for the United States presidency in January, most oddsmakers at political betting sites didn’t bother giving the self-help author a chance to win the 2020 Democratic nomination. After the debate in June, the oddsmakers took notice, and before the second Democratic

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