Harris Stumbles, Trump Closes In

Kamala Harris’s hopes for a smooth path to the 2024 presidency took a significant hit following her recent CNN interview. What was intended to be a showcase of her leadership alongside running mate Tim Walz, turned into a pivotal moment that could sway the election.

Two prominent bookmakers revealed that Harris’s odds of winning have taken a noticeable dip after the interview, as reported by Newsweek.

On Thursday evening, Harris was considered the favorite with odds of 10/11 (52.4%), but by Friday morning, her odds had dropped to 19/20 (51.3%), putting her in a tie with Donald Trump, according to Star Sports betting company.

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Meanwhile, Trump’s odds of winning improved from 21/20 (48.8%) to 20/21 (51.2%) over the same period, as reported by U.K.-based bookmaker Betfair.

This interview marked the first time in weeks that Harris faced unscripted questions, a situation that has long been anticipated by her Republican critics.

Harris made bold claims during the interview, promising to “strengthen and support the middle class” if elected and defending the Biden administration’s actions to “rescue the economy” from what she described as Trump’s “mismanagement” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Star Sports betting analyst William Kedjanyi noted that Harris’s odds have been fluctuating, stating, “Vice President Harris is now tied at 19/20 with Republican candidate Donald Trump, drifting slightly from 10/11 yesterday. The Californian had been 5/6 in recent weeks, but she has failed to surge ahead of Trump in the market.”

GOP supporters, on the other hand, are likely to be encouraged by this shift in momentum, hoping that Trump will tip the scales in his favor as the election draws near.

Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom echoed these sentiments, noting that the betting market had been neck and neck prior to Harris’s CNN appearance. He added, “Momentum is now with Trump, and he has become the odds-on favorite again after being backed into 21/20.”

During her interview, Harris focused heavily on policy, promising to tackle “price gouging” and reduce the cost of everyday goods. She also pledged a $25,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers and a $6,000 extension of the child tax credit for families during the first year of their child’s life.

Harris emphasized the Biden administration’s achievements, such as lowering inflation to less than 3% and capping insulin costs at $35 a month for seniors—tasks she claimed Trump failed to deliver.

In a moment of emotional tribute, Harris praised President Biden, highlighting his intelligence, commitment, and loyalty to the American people, contrasting these traits with what she suggested was a lack of similar qualities in Trump.

When asked to address Trump’s claim that she “happened to turn Black” for political gain, Harris dismissed it as part of the “same old, tired playbook,” refusing to engage further.