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Harris Hunt: Beshear surges, Shapiro leads.

Beshear's Democrats VP odds shortened after Cooper's exit.

Published July 30, 2024 at 4:15pm by James Powel

Democratic Veepstakes: Betting Markets Buzz as North Carolina Gov. Cooper Takes Himself Out of Running

A lone star rises as Cooper bows out

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is no longer in the running to be Kamala Harris' VP. Cooper's withdrawal shakes up the veepstakes, with one less contender, and oddsmakers are taking note.

"This just wasn't the right time for North Carolina and for me to potentially be on a national ticket." -- Roy Cooper

Enter: Kentucky's Governor

Kentucky's governor, Andrew Beshear, surges in odds amid Veepstakes chaos. From a modest +1800 on Monday, Beshear shoots to a tight +225 at U.K. bookie Bet365.

Remaining Favorites:

The betting market, a unique barometer, still favors two: Pennsylvania's Gov. Josh Shapiro (+120 to +190 across sites) leads, but Arizona Senator Mark Kelly (+200 to +275) is a strong second.

What the Odds Really Mean

Remember, odds aren't predictions, but a snapshot of the moment, warns Ryan Butler of Covers.com. Markets can shift quickly, especially with VP news. His advice: keep an eye out for news and rumors influencing those odds.

Current Betting Odds Roundup (as of July 29)

Bet365

Josh Shapiro: +120
Mark Kelly: +200
Andrew Beshear: +225
Tim Walz: +550
Pete Buttigieg: +1400

Bovada

Josh Shapiro: +190
Mark Kelly: +190
Andrew Beshear: +350
Tim Walz: +525
Pete Buttigieg: +2500

BetOnline

Josh Shapiro: +165
Mark Kelly: +250
Andrew Beshear: +250
Tim Walz: +700
Pete Buttigieg: +2500

Oddschecker

Josh Shapiro: +184
Mark Kelly: +275
Andrew Beshear: +410
Tim Walz: +800
Pete Buttigieg: +1900