BREAKING: Trump Surges Ahead as Kamala’s ‘Honeymoon’ Hits a Wall
The betting world is buzzing with excitement as former President Donald Trump continues to gain ground in the race against Vice President Kamala Harris. Political bettors are putting their money on Trump, with the latest odds showing him ahead by 51% compared to Harris’s 47%. This marks a significant shift from earlier figures, where Trump was trailing Harris 48% to 52%. In just a few weeks, Trump has swung the odds in his favor, gaining an impressive eight points.
Bettors are also making predictions about key swing states, with Trump favored to win in places like Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, and Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. However, they remain cautious about Pennsylvania and Nevada, both of which Trump won in 2016 but lost in his 2020 reelection bid. Meanwhile, the “blue wall” states in the Midwest, like Wisconsin and Michigan, are expected to stick with Harris, according to betting trends.
Trump’s lead grew to 4% overnight. pic.twitter.com/nZJZbaD3Uu
— Polymarket (@Polymarket) September 3, 2024
Over the Labor Day weekend, Harris and President Joe Biden held a rally in Pennsylvania, where they took aim at Trump’s policies, accusing him of being anti-worker. Harris made headlines by opposing the sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese company, insisting that the industry should remain American-owned. But their appearance wasn’t without its awkward moments, especially when Biden went off-script to tell a strange story about his great-grandfather’s 1906 election, where he was accused of murder.
Despite the odds in some states, Trump’s campaign isn’t backing down. They’re going after Wisconsin and Michigan, even though bettors aren’t optimistic about his chances there. The Trump team has even started running digital ads aimed at Muslim voters in Michigan, highlighting Harris’s criticism of pro-Palestinian protesters, which has stirred up controversy among Democrats.
Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell has been sounding the alarm for months, warning her party not to take the state for granted. She’s made it clear that Michigan isn’t a sure thing for the Democrats, describing it as “purple” and very competitive.
Harris’s campaign is feeling the pressure as her initial “honeymoon” period fades. Post-DNC polls show that her support hasn’t budged, and she’s been criticized for avoiding interviews. When she finally did sit down for one with her running mate, Tim Walz, critics pounced, saying she relied too much on him to fill up the time.
As the election heats up, all eyes are on these critical swing states and whether Trump’s momentum will carry him through to victory in November. The betting odds may keep shifting, but one thing’s for sure—this race is far from over.
