Tue Sep 10 17:17:00 UTC 2024: ## Trump Back in the Lead as Presidential Debate Looms
**Las Vegas, NV** – With the first presidential debate set for Tuesday, former President Donald Trump has regained the lead in election betting odds, according to BetOnline.ag.
Trump is now a -130 favorite to win the election over Vice President Kamala Harris, who sits as the +110 underdog. This shift comes after a recent New York Times/Siena poll showed Trump leading Harris nationally among likely voters, 48-47.
Prior to the Democratic National Convention, Harris was a slight favorite over Trump. However, following the convention, Trump has regained momentum. BetOnline’s political oddsmaker, Paul Krishnamurty, suggests that Harris’ post-convention “honeymoon period” has ended.
“General sentiment is that Harris’ honeymoon period is over, no convention bounce,” Krishnamurty told the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Betting on politics isn’t permitted at US sportsbooks, but offshore sites like BetOnline offer a glimpse into the shifting tides of public opinion. The first presidential debate had a significant impact on odds last year, with President Joe Biden’s chances plummeting after a poorly received performance. This year, Harris is considered a heavy favorite to win the debate, while Trump is a 2-1 underdog.
Krishnamurty anticipates sharp market moves in response to the debate, as was seen during the June debate last year. “Judgments are formed once people see the head-to-head framing. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if we see sharp market moves on the night,” he said.
With the race tightening and the first debate approaching, the next few days are sure to be filled with suspense and political intrigue.
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