Stakes Are High: Harris and Trump Prepare for First Presidential Election Debate
Date: 2024-09-10 Author: Leon Pierce Categories: SPORTS BETTING
The second presidential debate of the upcoming election cycle will take place on September 10, where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off for the first time. The event is highly anticipated.
Harris is the favorite, but Trump is hot on her heels
The debate comes on the heels of Donald Trump’s strong showing against President Joe Biden in June, which has raised concerns among Democrats about Biden’s ability to run again. Under pressure from political heavyweights like Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi, Biden decided to drop out of the race in July, leaving Kamala Harris as the Democratic frontrunner.
The debate will be broadcast live from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia at 9 p.m. ET, and will be moderated by ABC News anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis. Recent polls show Harris leading Trump by just 0.6 percentage points in Pennsylvania, making this debate especially important for both candidates as it could sway undecided voters.
Political bets point to Harris as a likely winner
Users of the blockchain platform Polymarket, which allows betting on political events with USDC, are making their predictions. While Trump is likely to do most of the talking, Harris is predicted to win the debate. Polymarket estimates that there is a 75% chance that research organizations like Ipsos and FiveThirtyEight will vote Harris the winner. However, many believe that this will not have a significant impact on the future course of the election. The chances of Harris getting a significant boost in her rating after the debate are estimated at 22%.
Predictions: Will Harris Bring Up Trump's Legal Troubles?
Polymarket is also discussing possible debate topics. Many are confident that Harris will raise Trump's legal woes and the topic of abortion, while Trump is likely to attack Harris for her immigration policy, calling her the "queen of borders." His usual remarks about "fake news" and China are also expected. It is possible that Trump may again use the phrase "comrade Kamala," hinting at her alleged ties to communist ideas.
While betting on elections remains illegal in most US states, foreign bookmakers are offering their predictions for the outcome of the election. British bookmakers have Trump as a slight favorite, offering odds of 4/5 (-125), giving him a 55.56% chance of winning the general election. Harris is priced at 11/10 (+110), which also suggests a close race.
As the debate draws closer, interest in it grows. Some predict that viewership could top 75 million, challenging the record of 84 million set during the Trump-Clinton debate in 2016.
