President Joe Biden has suspended his 2024 campaign for reelection and officially endorsed his VP, Kamala Harris, to become the Democratic Party’s nominee.
This move comes after weeks of top DNC members requesting that Biden step down due to his poor performance in the presidential debate against Trump and his overall lack of cognitive abilities.
Following Biden’s announcement and Harris’ rise to national prominence, poll results have revealed that Trump’s lead has lessened considerably. 5% of Trump supporters declared loyalty to Harris after she became the presumptive nominee.
Only 3% of Biden’s supporters jumped ship to Trump’s camp when Harris took the helm.
The election odds at 18-friendly political betting sites have also narrowed a great deal now that Biden has exited the race.
Odds to Win the 2024 US Presidential Election
- Donald Trump Sr. -160
- Kamala Harris +140
Joe Biden’s odds to win had dipped below +500 following the debate in June, with Trump holding a sure-fire -300 or higher moneyline. That’s no longer the case, as Harris debuted at +200 and has risen 60 points in just a few days’ time.
Her momentum is building following a strong endorsement from the Obamas.
“Kamala has more than a resume. She has the vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands. There is no doubt in our mind that Kamala Harris has exactly what it takes to win this election and deliver for the American people.”
A Statement Issued By The Barack And Michelle Obama
There is still a chance that another DNC nominee could challenge for the bid, but Harris already appears to have the requisite delegates locked up. Sure, there are plenty of presidential hopefuls on the left, but the DNC is poised to let Harris have her go at Trump in 2024 and hold out for 2028.
Harris has momentum on her side that would be difficult for another candidate to derail at this point, but she is also the only nominee who can potentially recover from a loss.
Gavin Newsom is in no hurry to lose to Trump, and nor should he be. His campaign would be much better served by a fresh, lossless onset for the 2028 presidency.
Democratic Nominee
- Kamala Harris -5000
- Any Other Candidate +1200
Harris has not indicated who she will choose as her running mate, but online sportsbooks have jumped the gun and offered the following list of potentials.
Democrat Vice President Nominee
- Mark Kelly +120
- Josh Shapiro +275
- Roy Cooper +600
- Pete Buttigieg +1200
- Andy Beshear +1200
- Tim Walz +1200
- Gretchen Whitmer +5000
Leading the way is US Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona. His odds are just above even at +120, putting him 155 points ahead of Governor Josh Shapiro from Pennsylvania.
With Harris attempting to become the first female POTUS, it is doubtful that she will select a non-male VP, which is why her buddy Gretchen Whitmer is rated so low.
If Harris selects Shapiro, it will be the first all-African-American ticket to secure a presidential nomination.
