Following a ‘testy’ interview with Bret Baier on Fox News, Vice President Kamala Harris has seen her odds of winning the election drop sharply to 38.7%, according to Polymarket bettors. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump’s odds have climbed to 61.3%, reflecting a significant shift in the race.
Kamala Harris’s Odds of Winning Take a Major Hit After Fox News Interview, Shaking up the 2024 Race
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Major Shift in Betting Markets Signals Changing Fortunes for Trump and Harris
Kamala Harris’s interview with Bret Baier sparked significant reactions, despite various mainstream outlets defending her performance. The impact was evident in the betting markets, with Polymarket showing a sharp drop in Harris’s odds the next day. As of press time, the Vice President’s chances of winning the 2024 election have fallen to 38.7%.
In contrast, Donald Trump’s odds have reached a peak of 61.3%, and he currently leads in five of the six key swing states—Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin—on Oct. 17. Harris and Trump are tied in Nevada, locked in a close race. On Polymarket, Harris continues to lead in the popular vote betting, holding 63%, while Trump has 38%.
Regarding control of the three branches of government, Republicans are projected to secure the executive office and the Senate, while Democrats are likely to maintain control of the House of Representatives. On predictit.org, Trump holds a 54% chance of winning compared to Harris’s 49%. According to Covers.com, Trump stands at 60%, with Harris at 45.6%. Betohio lists Trump’s chances at 55.6%, while Harris’s odds are now at 50%.
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