Sportsbooks Add Elections - To Sports Betting Lines Menus
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Sportsbooks Expand Betting Lines to Include Elections
Overview
Sportsbooks quickly responded after George W. Bush's re-election in 2004, introducing betting lines for the 2008 presidential race. Among the leading contenders are Arizona Senator John McCain for the Republicans and New York Senator Hillary Clinton for the Democrats.
Potential Candidates
McCain is a maverick who attracts moderates, swing voters, and conservative Democrats. However, his independent views on judges, taxes, and gay rights might challenge his GOP nomination, especially among Evangelical Christians and conservative activists.
Clinton, once First Lady, is popular within Democratic circles but remains a polarizing figure. While she's a strong contender for her party's nomination, winning the general election could be challenging due to entrenched negative perceptions.
Most betting lines favor a McCain-Clinton face-off in 2008, but other potential candidates include Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, Al Gore, Evan Bayh, John Kerry, John Edwards, Mike Huckabee, Wesley Clark, and Barack Obama.
Historical Context
Betting on presidential outcomes isn't new. Legendary oddsmaker Jimmy The Greek Snyder gained attention in 1948 by predicting Harry S. Truman's victory over the favored James Dewey, citing women’s possible aversion to Dewey’s mustache as a factor.
The 2006 Midterm Elections
Recognizing the 2008 elections may be too distant for most bettors, sportsbooks have also introduced lines for the upcoming midterm elections on November 7.
One prominent line is whether Democrats will reclaim the House of Representatives by gaining 15 seats, helped by dissatisfaction with the Iraq war, President Bush's approval ratings, and scandals affecting the GOP. Democrats are generally favored to take control.
The Senate requires Democrats to pick up six seats to gain a majority, looking particularly at races in Montana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Rhode Island. Challenges are ongoing in Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia, and Arizona, where Democrats aim to make gains.
Sportsbooks offer betting lines on the Senate's control, with additional wagers possible on individual races and the overall number of seats Democrats might win.
Conclusion
Sportsbooks now feature betting lines not only on the Presidency, Senate, and House races, but also on several gubernatorial contests. As such, while many citizens will voice their opinions at the polls, others will do so through wagers.
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