After a 'tense' interview with Bret Baier on Fox News, Vice President Kamala Harris has seen her odds of winning plummet to 38.7%, according to oddsmakers Polymarket. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump's odds have risen to 61.3%, reflecting a significant shift in the race.
Big shift in betting markets signals changing fortunes for Trump and Harris
Kamala Harris' interview with Bret Baier sparked significant backlash, despite many mainstream outlets defending her performance. The impact was evident in the betting markets, with Polymarket showing Harris' odds plummeting the following day. As of press time, the vice president's chances of winning the 2024 election had fallen to 38.7%.
Donald Trump's odds, by contrast, peaked at 61.3%, and he currently leads in five of the six key swing states—Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin—as of October 17. Harris and Trump are tied in Nevada, locked in a tight race. On Polymarket, Harris continues to lead in popular vote betting, holding 63%, while Trump has 38%.
In terms of control of the three branches of government, Republicans are predicted to retain the executive branch and the Senate, while Democrats are likely to retain control of the House. On predictit.org, Trump has a 54% chance of winning, compared to Harris's 49%. Covers.com puts Trump at 60%, while Harris has a 45.6% chance. Betohio lists Trump's chances at 55.6%, while Harris' odds are currently at 50%.
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