US General Political News
US General Political News
Did Sarah Palin Help Cover Up Daughter’s Pregnancy?
Following news reports that Republican Presidential nominee John McCain's newly selected running mate, Sarah Palin, may have exercised bad judgment in taking a nine hour flight while 8 months pregn
Sarah Palin Flew More Than 3000 Miles After Water Broke?
It hasn't even been 24 hours since Alaska Governor Sarah Palin accepted Senator John McCain's invitation for her to become his running mate and already there are rumors abound that may ultimately t
Obama Speech More Viewers Than American Idol Finale
Barack Obama's acceptance speech drew more viewers than the finale of American Idol and it was watched by more people than the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
Ron Paul Convention Will Draw Masses in St. Paul Too
One time Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul will be holding his own convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota over the weekend. GOP candidate John McCain tried to exclude Dr.
Oddsmakers Likely to go Bonkers Over McCain Choice of Sarah Palin
With the selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his Vice Presidential running mate, it should be interesting how odds makers respond in issuing updated odds on both Republican candidate John M
McCain Selects Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as VP
In a shocker that caught the press completely off guard, Republican Presidential candidate John McCain has chosen Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate and potentially the next Vice Presi
Obama Odds to Become the Next President of the US
Following a magnificent speech at the Democratic Convention Thursday night, Senator Barack Obama's odds to become the next President of the United States remained around -175 at
Pawlenty More of the Same? Minnesota Governor Not McCain's VP
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has abruptly cancelled all upcoming press appearances, a strong indication at first that he may be named Republican US Presidential candidate John McCain's running
Florida 2008 US Presidential Election Day Betting Odds
Once again the state of Florida finds itself in the epicenter of a Presidential race quagmire.
Bet on Obama and his Democratic Convention Speech
What color tie will US Presidential candidate be wearing when he delivers his speech before the Democratic Convention Thursday night? How many sips of water will he take? What will Obama say?
Ireland's leading online bookmaker - Paddy Power - is offering plenty of betting odds on Barack Obama and just about every aspect of his speech...right down to his ties, and maybe even his socks.
New Mexico 2008 US Presidential Election Day Betting Odds
Democratic Governor Bill Richardson this week referred to his state of New Mexico and the rest of the Western US as the "New West" and that this region will ultimately decide the next Pre
John McCain Veepstakes: More Than 56 Percent Favor Mitt Romney
While rumors continue to swirl that Republican US Presidential nominee, John McCain, will select former Secretary of State Colin Powell as his running mate, a survey conducted on AOL.com showed tha
GOP Meanies Ensure Online Gambling Back on Platform
The GOP takest away than they giveth right back, in the form of an amendment prohibiting online gambling as a key platform issue. Go figure!
Yesterday, Gambling911.com reported on how the powerful million member strong Poker Players Alliance was successful in getting the Republican Platform Committee to drop a prohibition of online gambling from its draft platform, as part of an effort to appeal to the broadest possible constituency.
That lasted all but 8 hours. By nightfall an amendment had ensured the prohibition was back on the GOP platform.
Poker Legend Doyle Brunson is Mad as Hell at Joe Biden, Obama
Poker pro Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson is mad. At Barack Obama, of all people. Why?
For picking Joe Biden as his running mate.
Because?
Online Gambling Prohibition Dropped from GOP Platform...for 8 Hours
The powerful million member strong Poker Players Alliance was successful Tuesday in getting the Republican Platform Committee to drop a prohibition of online gambling from its draft platform, as pa
Colin Powell Vice President Odds Taken Down Following News
Washington insiders have advised that one time US Secretary of State, Colin Powell, is seriously being considered as Republican Presidential candidate John McCain's running mate and perhaps the fut
Barack Obama Assassination Attempt Foiled?
Three alleged members of a white supremacy group may have been stopped from assassinating Democratic US Presidential candidate Barack Obama on Monday.
Barack Obama Odds of Becoming Next US President Unchanged
With the Democratic Convention upon us and Senator Barack Obama finally choosing his running mate, Senator Joe Biden out of Delaware, Obama's odds of becoming the next President of the United State
Tom Ridge Slight Favorite to be Named John McCain Running Mate
Talk about a close call: The gambling public has Tom Ridge only a slight +150 favorite to be named Republican John McCain's running mate during his bid to become next President of the United States
Betting on the 2008 US Presidential Elections: State Electoral Colleges
Want to know which states have the most wagering action on which party when betting on the 2008 US Presidential Elections?
Colin Powell Could Help Boost McCain’s Odds
Following the announcement that Senator Barack Obama had chosen long time Senator Joe Biden to be his Democratic running mate, Republican John McCain would need something big up his sleeve....and i
2008 US Presidential Elections Betting: Helps Boost Revenues
2008 US Presidential Elections betting has officially more than just a supplement to the upcoming football season both in the US and Great Britain.
According to John Delaney, chief executive of Dublin-based political futures market Intrade.com, betting on the US Presidential election is up 600 percent over the 2004 Presidential Election, which to date was the most bet on nonsporting event ever.
Hillary Clinton Will Not be Vice President: Running Mate of Obama
CNN was reporting that Hillary Clinton would not be the running mate for Senator Barack Obama on the Democratic Presidential ticket, helping to further fuel rumors that Delaware Senator Joe Biden w
Joe Biden Chosen as Barack Obama Running Mate
CNN has reported that Joe Biden was chosen as Senator Barack Obama's running mate and that Biden accepted it. This news came in shortly after midnight.
Tim Kaine Vice President Odds - He Won’t be Obama’s Running Mate
Virginia is certainly an important state for Senator Barack Obama to target for his 2008 Presidential race and this is why that state's Governor, Tim Kaine, has had very short odds in recent weeks
Kathleen Sebelius Vice President Odds - Can She be Obama's Running Mate?
Kathleen Sebelius, the Kansas Governor, may have become a bit of a long shot in recent days to become Barack Obama's running mate. Sebelius's Vice President odds were listed at 7/1 just last week.
Evan Bayh Vice President Odds - Obama Running Mate Evan Bayh?
Carrie Stroup here for Gambling911.com with your Evan Bayh Vice President odds update. Will Bayh be Barack Obama's running mate?
Just two weeks ago Evan Bayh was the 7/5 favorite to become Senator Barack Obama's running mate. Bayh's Vice President odds were set at 4/1 just prior to this at Sportsbook.com.
Hillary Clinton Vice President Odds - Obama Running Mate Hillary Clinton?
The news media is saying it won't happen.
Chet Edwards Vice President Odds - Obama Running Mate Chet Edwards?
Just how much money would be won if Chet Edwards were to be selected Barack Obama's running mate?
Joe Biden Vice President Odds - Obama Running Mate Joe Biden?
Who will Barack Obama choose as his running mate?
