Political Betting: Houdini Couldn’t Break This Lock
READ MORE: Francisco Ferrer, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, NYC Mayoral Election, Political Betting
Just in case anyone was wondering if Mayor Michael Bloomberg had any shot at losing tomorrow’s election.
Tradesports NYC Mayoral Election [Tradesports]
2005 NYC Mayoral Race [About.com]
Political Betting: If You Look At It In A Mirror, It Reads 93
READ MORE: Approval Rating, Gallup Poll, Political Betting, President Bush
Recent polls show our beleaguered, bumbling president is struggling to keep his popularity from tumbling further than Al Qaeda’s. Now hovering at a dreadful 39%, PinnacleSports book has opened an over/under betting line on how President George W. Bush’s approval ratings on several hot-button issues in upcoming months may or may not improve. :
What Percent Of Americans Will Approve Of The Way George W. Bush Is Handling His Job As President? First Gallup Poll Conducted In November 2005 Over 41.5% -105 Under 41.5% -105First Gallup Poll Conducted In December 2005
Over 42.5% +105
Under 42.5% -115
What Percent Of Americans Will Approve Of The Way George W. Bush Is Handling Iraq?
First Gallup Poll Conducted In November 2005
Over 35.5% -105
Under 35.5% -105First Gallup Poll Conducted In December 2005
Over 36.5% +105
Under 36.5% -115
What Percent Of Americans Will Approve Of The Way George W. Bush Is Handling The Economy? First Gallup Poll Conducted In November 2005
Over 36.5% +100
Under 36.5% -110First Gallup Poll Conducted In December 2005
Over 37.5% +120
Under 37.5% -130
You Can Bet On Bush’s Approval Rating [PR News Wire]
Political Betting: Fading Karl Rove
READ MORE: Karl Rove, Political Betting, Wonkette
We’re a little pissed. We spend a good portion of our summer lobbying for a line on fat-faced scuttlebutt(and George W. political strategist, sorry) Karl Rove and we cover the crap out of it. Then our intern-fellating sister over at Wonkette runs an item today letting us know that the public is hopping all over the betting line at Sportsbook.com on Rove keeping his job and his filthy hands clean. 70% of the public to be exact, is popping on Rove and Sportsbook was forced to readjust their lines to 10/11 on both sides. Hmm….and you know who else is getting 70% of the public’s betting money tonight? Virginia Tech. Who plays Maryland. Both are near D.C. We smell something more rotten than a Chappaquiddick smoothie.
Why Is This Man Smiling? [Wonkette]
Previously: Doesn’t Anybody Think This Guy Will Get in Trouble? [Oddjack]
Tom DeLay: Tradesports’ Junkies Clamor for a Contract
READ MORE: Political Betting, Tom Delay, Tradesports
It’s inevitable, but the prison contracts are sure to be afoot, oh, soonish…
We’ll keep you updated. However, Tradesports enthusiasts should have learned from the Michael Jackson trial that rich white people do not usually go to prison.
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Political Betting: Throw Some Money at the W. Bender
READ MORE: BetCris, George W. Bush, Political Betting
Who better to stoke the flames of a National Enquirer story than an online sportsbook? Such is the case of BetCRIS.com, which after being poked and prodded has released odds on whether or not our indisposed, formerly dipsomaniacal president is truly back on the sauce again after allegedly suffering a relapse after the Hurricane Katrina controversy.
The truth of the story can be found in the odds—do you want to pay $500 to win $1 on the off-chance that the National Enquirer might be wrong?
U.S. President George W. Bush Has Fallen Off the Wagon Again [VHeadline]
Entertainment Odds [BetCRIS]
NYC Mayoral Election: Can You Hear the Drums, Fernando?
READ MORE: Fernando Ferrer, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Political Betting
Incumbent moneybags Mayor Michael Bloomberg is only a small favorite to repeat as mayor of New York City according to odds available at SportsInteraction.com. Bloomberg is paying out 1.66 ($166 for every $100 wagered, plus stake) and Democratic challenger Fernando Ferrer is paying 2.10( $210 for every $100, plus stake). Bloomberg is still favored thanks to the remarkable amount of rich white people in Manhattan, but with Ferrer showing respectable odds, it makes one wonder if the books are predicting an outer borough uprising that may shake things up? However, be wary of the recent trend of betting on people with mustaches—University of Pittsburgh’s Dave Wannstedt, Rafael Palmeiro of the Baltimore Orioles—and expect these odds to shift dramatically as soon as Novemeber rolls around. We like Bloomberg and an easy bounce. Get in early, though.
NYC Mayoral Election [SportsInteraction]
Quinnipiac University Poll [Quinnipiac University]
Political Betting: Bettors Should be Wary of Dick Movement
READ MORE: Dick Cheney, Political Betting, Presidential Betting
Bettors are finally accepting the fact that more Americans love the current GW Bush administration than one would think and are climbing a board the Dick Cheney Large Bulge Express for President in 2008. According to the lunatic sharps at Sportsbook, Cheney’s odds are now 20/1 from 100/1. Hillary Clinton is still the popular favorite to win the Democratic nomination at 7/2, but her odds for becoming president have lengthened substantially since May.
President Dick Cheney? [PR Newswire]
Previously: Hillary Tops Another Bookie List for Prez [Oddjack]
Political Betting: Tony Blair’s Ticking Clock
READ MORE: Event Betting, Political Betting, Tony Blair
Well-polished UK Prime Minster Tony Blair’s odds of leaving before his next term are not looking good according to the lines put forth by William Hill. Despite rumors that the dapper war monger will quit as PM prior to the next election, according to the odds there is very little support for an early exit. Most of the bets show Tony Blair will still be in office in 2010 and beyond. 2008 is the 6/4 favorite to be the year that Blair leaves with 2005/06 the 12/1 outsider.
When Will Blair Go? [Readabet]
Tony Blair’s Fourth Term Betting Odds [Readabet]
Roe Vs. Wade Betting: Wear a Rubber, Dude
READ MORE: John Roberts, Political Betting, Props, Roe, Wade", v.
It’s Fox News vs. The Daily Show! It’s Christianity vs. Satanic Hedonists!It’s SoCal vs. Mississippi! It’s Gentle Petting vs. the Morning After Pill!
Since the appointment of conservative, bible-hugging judge John G. Roberts to the Supreme Court, liberals and abortion enthusiasts all accross the country have been anxiously anticipating what kind of impact the new look Supreme Court will have on a woman’s right to choose. Well, BetOnSports.com thinks Roe v. Wade is in jeopardy as it placed early 1/1 odds on it being overturned once Roberts takes the bench. Get all your guilt-free humping in this weekend.
Political Props [BetonSports]
Supreme Court Nominee Ardent [Lexington Herald Leader]
Previously: Bush Backdoors Us Again [Oddjack]
Edward Heath Dies: Political Bettors Mourn, Death Poolers Rejoice
READ MORE: Celebrity Dead Pools, Edward Heath, Political Betting
From Political Betting:
Edward Heath was a fine man. I had the chance to meet him on several occasions the first being in 1955 has a young Conservative party volunteer during the general election that year and I always found him to be an excellent and honorable man. His 1970 election victory was in part because of his principals and his ability to connect with the middle class. It is sad that his primerships were overshadowed by the problems thats faced Britian during the 1970’s, endless powercuts,the beginning of the troubles in Northern Ireland a three-day working week, a pay freeze, all against the background of the oil crisis.
From Cash 4 Cadavers:
Sir Edward Heath, the conservative British prime minister from 1970-1974, has died at the age of 89. Edward is peculiar because of his apparently desire to be disliked; he scowled constantly, would give interviewers The Silent Treatment, and never married because “a lot of politicians seem to regret they’ve got wives.” Once Margaret Thatcher seized party leadership from him in 1975, he decided to squander the rest of his legislative years “sniping ineffectively” at her. Gotta respect the dedication to his craft.
3600 points to teams #04 and #23.
Edward Heath [Political Betting]
Edward Heath [Cash4Cadavers]
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