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Harris stands tall as Trump's odds crumble ahead of the DNC
Kamala Harris is leading the race against patriarchal hegemony, smashing through glass ceilings as the US' first female VP and a woman of colour.
Published August 19, 2024 at 1:00am by James Powel
Kamala Harris Remains Odds-On Favorite Over Trump as Convention Nears
Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, continues to be the betting favorite over Republican nominee former President Donald Trump in the lead up to the upcoming election. While U.S. bookmakers cannot legally participate in this action, it hasn't stopped global oddsmakers from weighing in on the race.
As of late Sunday, Harris maintained her narrow lead over Trump across multiple betting platforms:
Presidential Election Odds as of August 11:
Bet365:
- Harris: -125
- Trump: EVEN
Bovada:
- Harris: -115
- Trump: -105
BetOnline:
- Harris: -120
- Trump: EVEN
Oddschecker:
- Harris: -106
- Trump: +116
The above odds reflect a consistent lead for Harris, indicating that she is the favorite to win the White House. It's worth noting that betting favorites have a strong historical accuracy, with only two upsets in presidential elections since 1866.
As the Democratic National Convention approaches, starting Monday, Harris is positioned for a potential boost. This could be the last big moment of the Democratic honeymoon before a fierce campaign stretch run.
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