The Candidates' Market Report
The numbers are finally starting to firm up now that Bernie Sanders has endorsed Joe Biden. Despite Sanders continuing to collect delegates in the recent primary races, the betting markets have decided to count him out. President Trump is taking blow after blow in this Coronavirus crisis, but his job approval numbers appear to be holding steady for now. How states react to COVID-19 could be a major determiner come November. Out of the five states hardest hit by the virus, only Michigan was won by Trump in 2016, and that by a knife-edge. There is little chance that the areas suffering most won't be politicized by both sides, and Democrats tend to win votes in the high-density population locations that are most at risk of infection. Dems will push the idea that damage done during the crisis was a failure of the federal government while Republicans will blame state governance. Who wins this argument could decide the occupant of the White House next year. Congress receives a major ratings boost this week. Whether it's due to their performance in agreeing to spending packages or for just staying out of the way is unclear. This could signify a lot of incumbent victories in November.This Week’s Major Players
Approval Ratings:
- Donald Trump - 44% ( - 4% )
- Congress - 29% ( + 5% )
What the Gamblers Say
As with most things, if you follow the money, you can’t go too far wrong. This is a selection of the odds for key races and events.Democratic Party Nominee:
- Joe Biden - 1/25
- Hillary Clinton - 16/1
- Andrew Cuomo - 25/1
- Michelle Obama - 50/1
- Kamala Harris - 6/4
- Amy Klobuchar - 5/1
- Gretchen Whitmer - 5/1
Primary Races
The Democratic National Convention has been postponed and is expected to begin on August 17. Head over to Liberty Nation's Primary Tracker for all the latest results, odds, and polls.Presidential Election:
- Donald Trump - 5/6
- Joe Biden - 6/5
- Andrew Cuomo - 40/1
- Mike Pence - 40/1
- Hillary Clinton - 50/1
- Nikki Haley - 150/1
- Michelle Obama - 150/1
Donald Trump:
- Trump to withdraw the U.S. from the U.N. - 7/1
Make sure to check back next week for all the numbers that count.
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