In a notable shift within the political landscape, former President Donald Trump has surged ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris in the betting odds for the first time since July, marking a significant moment as the election nears. According to the Real Clear Politics betting average, Trump has established a 10-point lead over Harris, showcasing his strongest position against her to date and reflecting the largest margin any candidate has held since late July.
This development comes amid growing concerns among Democrats, prompted by recent polls suggesting a swing towards Trump. David Plouffe, a key figure in President Barack Obama's administration and now advising Harris' campaign, addressed these anxieties on the "Pod Save America" podcast. He emphasized that despite fluctuations in polling data, the race remains closely contested and aligns with earlier expectations.
While public polls have shown varying leads between Harris and Trump over recent months, the betting odds suggest a different story with Trump's momentum seemingly building. Just this summer, Trump had boasted an impressive lead over President Biden before it diminished following Biden's exit from the race and Harris' ascension as the Democratic frontrunner. Although Harris briefly overtook Trump in August, their positions have fluctuated since then.
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This development comes amid growing concerns among Democrats, prompted by recent polls suggesting a swing towards Trump. David Plouffe, a key figure in President Barack Obama's administration and now advising Harris' campaign, addressed these anxieties on the "Pod Save America" podcast. He emphasized that despite fluctuations in polling data, the race remains closely contested and aligns with earlier expectations.
While public polls have shown varying leads between Harris and Trump over recent months, the betting odds suggest a different story with Trump's momentum seemingly building. Just this summer, Trump had boasted an impressive lead over President Biden before it diminished following Biden's exit from the race and Harris' ascension as the Democratic frontrunner. Although Harris briefly overtook Trump in August, their positions have fluctuated since then.
As of Sunday, according to Real Clear Politics' aggregation of betting odds across several platforms including Betfair and Bovada, among othersAn error occurred during generation. Please try again or contact support if it continues.
