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Libs sweating bullets: Kamala barely beats Trump in bets! 🐶InDaHunt🦴

Published August 22, 2024 at 4:46pm by James Powel

Breaking: Libs in Panic Mode as Bets Almost Even for Kamala and The Donald!

In a hysterical twist, Vice President Kamala Harris is barely leading former President Donald Trump in the betting odds just 75 days before the election. Harris is sitting at a measly -102 at Betfair Exchange, while The Donald is hot on her heels at +110. Remember when Hillary Clinton had -323 odds and still lost? Good times.

The betting pool is already bigger than 2016, but not quite as big as 2020. Here's the scoreboard:

2016: $38 million
2020: $79 million
2024: $70.5 million

Just in case you forgot, here's the betting odds 75 days out:

2024

Harris: -102
Trump: +110

2020

Biden: -132
Trump: +144

2016

Clinton: -323
Trump: +370

But how reliable are these odds?

Well, the betting favorite has only lost twice since 1866, according to The Conversation. One of those times was when Trump beat Clinton in 2016. Still makes me chuckle.

So, buckle up, folks! It's going to be a wild ride. Don't forget to tune into USA TODAY's YouTube livestream for the 2024 DNC, Monday through Thursday. Grab your popcorn! 🍿🌽