(ProsperNews.net) – The betting markets have reacted swiftly to Kamala Harris’ recent CNN interview, and the outlook isn’t looking great for the vice president. Once a favorite to win, Harris has now found herself neck and neck with Donald Trump, according to recent odds from two leading bookmakers.
Before the interview, Harris was slightly ahead, with odds of 10/11 (a 52.4 percent chance of victory). However, after the pre-taped interview, Star Sports showed her odds had dropped to 19/20 (51.3 percent), tying her with Trump. At the same time, Trump’s chances improved, as Betfair reported his odds rose from 21/20 (48.8 percent) to 20/21 (51.2 percent).
This was the first time Harris faced unscripted questions since officially becoming the Democratic Party’s nominee for the 2024 election. In this CNN appearance, she sat down with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and CNN’s Dana Bash. The public reaction was underwhelming, and the betting markets have now adjusted accordingly.
William Kedjanyi, a betting analyst for Star Sports, explained that Harris’ odds had been 5/6 in recent weeks. However, she hasn’t been able to pull ahead of Trump decisively. He noted, “GOP supporters will hope Trump can now tip the balance in his favor before the November election.”
Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom shared a similar sentiment, noting that the odds had been close throughout August but are now swinging back toward Trump.
The takeaway? While polls may tell one story, the betting markets reflect a different reality—one in which the momentum, for now, appears to be shifting in Trump’s favor.
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