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White Patriarch Bets on Oppressor as VP

White men Walz and Shapiro climb the ladder whilst competent Black women are sidelined? Again?!

Published August 4, 2024 at 6:12pm by James Powel

Democratic Veep-stakes: Progressives Push for More Diverse Candidates

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's lead as the favorite for the Democratic vice-presidential nomination is shrinking, with progressive voices within the party urging Vice President Kamala Harris to consider candidates who better reflect the country's diversity.

The 51-year-old Shapiro has topped the odds boards since Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden's withdrawal. Despite this, progressives are urging Harris to look beyond Shapiro, with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz seeing a surge in betting odds thanks to this push.

URL: https://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/kamala-harris/

As the VP selection process enters its final days, Harris met with several contenders, including Shapiro, Walz, and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, at her residence on Sunday. While Shapiro remains a front-runner, his betting odds have shortened, indicating a shift in favor towards other candidates.

Shapiro's odds at Bet365:

Tuesday: +120
Wednesday: -260
Saturday: -400
Sunday: -160

The betting market, which U.S. bookmakers are excluded from, has seen nearly $1.15 million in bets placed on U.K. exchange Betfair, underscoring the public interest in the VP pick.

USA TODAY reports that Harris will hit the campaign trail in battleground states with her choice for VP next week, aiming to announce the decision before August 7.

Progressive Push Reflects a Desire for Diverse Representation

Current Betting Odds (as of July 31)

Bet365

Josh Shapiro: -190
Tim Walz: +275
Mark Kelly: +700
Andrew Beshear: +1200
Pete Buttigieg: +2000

Via Covers.com

Bovada

Josh Shapiro: -170
Tim Walz: +230
Andrew Beshear: +1400
Mark Kelly: +1500
Pete Buttigieg: +3000

BetOnline

Josh Shapiro: -200
Tim Walz: +190
Mark Kelly: +1000
Andrew Beshear: +1600
Pete Buttigieg: +3500

Oddschecker

Josh Shapiro: -188
Tim Walz: +1000
Mark Kelly: +1200
Andrew Beshear: +2400
Pete Buttigieg: +3100

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