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01Nov2018

Betting Odds for the 2018 Midterm Elections

John Lloyd
Democrat, Gubernatorial, House, Political News, Republican, Senate, States

In less than a week, voters from around the country will decide which candidates will be elected to congress and as governor of his or her state. And who will win bets placed on this election, of course. On Tuesday, Nov. 6th, the 2018 Midterm Elections will determine the next governor in several states, and […]

13Sep2018

Will Texas Stay A Red State or Shift to Blue As Midterm Senate Election Nears

The Lone Star State has historically voted Republican due to low Democratic voter turnout during elections. Former Presidential candidate and Republican Texas Senate seat incumbent Ted Cruz is currently campaigning to keep his state red and secure his next Senate term. Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke has

18May2018

How the Death of PASPA Could Bring New Life to States

On the 14th of May, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of New Jersey in its 2014 suit against Major Sports Leagues. The decision came by a marginal vote and struck down a 25-year-old federal ban known as PASPA which prohibited the expansion of sports gambling outside of select states. The Supreme Court ruled this

09Apr2016

How the Wisconsin Primary Results Affect The 2016 Presidential Race

The Wisconsin primary that took place on Tuesday, April 5th was a crucial night for several candidates, and for multiple reasons. The winners of the primary election were Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders. Both winners had a significant leading margin of double digits, and saw the results as pivotal for their campaigns.

26Feb2016

Did the Democrats Prop Up Trump’s Win in South Carolina?

The South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary took place last Saturday, February 20th. Unlike most states that handle both democrats and republicans on the same day, SC chooses to split it up. Did the Democrats prop up Trump’s results for their own endgame? To be honest, there is no way to know. South

10Feb2016

How Will the Anti-Establishment Wins in New Hampshire Affect Betting Odds?

Tuesday night the voters of New Hampshire sent a clear message that they are seeking candidates that are not a part of the well oiled Washington machine and business as usual. Voters from both sides of the fence rejected establishment candidates and instead went with the revolutionary messages offered by Donald

08Feb2016

What Makes The New Hampshire Primary Crucial For Republicans and Democrats

New Hampshire’s presidential primary is the second key event in the 2016 Presidential Election. The importance of the New Hampshire primary is directly associated with the fact that it is so early in the timeline and is the first chance for the candidates to test their standing with a broader audience. It

03Feb2016

Which Candidates Are Still In It To Win It After the Iowa Caucus?

John Lloyd
Democrat, Iowa, News, Political News, Republican, States

One of the standard second acts to the Iowa caucuses is the withdrawal of candidates whose performance in the very first primary demonstrated that they lack the support necessary to carry on in the presidential race. It happens for candidates in both parties and represents an overall narrowing of the competition.

01Feb2016

2016 Iowa Caucus Predictability – Up In The Air?

Jennifer Nichols
Democrat, Iowa, News, Republican, States

As the nation turns its focus to Iowa, the first state to have a say in who they want to see in the White House, many election watchdogs feel that the only predictable portion of the caucuses is the impeding weather, which doesn’t bode well for anyone . All of the candidates have been swarming […]

27Jan2016

Trump Bows Out of GOP Debate Days Before Iowa Caucus

John Lloyd
Democrat, Donald Trump, Iowa, News, Republican, States

The ongoing feud between Donald Trump and Megyn Kelly is no secret, but we are still surprised that Trump would see her presence as a reason to skip a key debate that was strategically timed for the candidates to get their messages out again before the critical Iowa Caucuses and New Hampshire primary. Trump is