It looks like Kamala Harris’s campaign just took another nosedive, and the political betting markets are sounding the alarm. Following her chaotic interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, Harris is seeing a steep decline in betting odds, with President Trump pulling ahead by over 20 points. For Harris, this is a brutal wake-up call—and for Trump, it’s a clear signal that he’s gaining momentum.
The latest numbers are staggering. Bettors are now giving Trump a hefty 61.7% chance of winning compared to Harris’s 38.1%, a stunning reversal from just two weeks ago when the two were neck-and-neck. More than $600 million has been wagered on Trump’s victory, dwarfing the $400 million that bettors are willing to risk on Harris. And the news gets worse for Kamala: this is the first time since August that Trump has held such a commanding lead over Harris, fueled by her disastrous interview performance.
For Harris, the timing couldn’t be worse. After largely avoiding tough interviews, her attempt to take on Fox News was supposed to showcase her resilience. Instead, it revealed a campaign in disarray. Baier described Harris staffers waving frantically off-camera to end the interview early—evidence of just how unprepared her team was for the scrutiny.
Swing states aren’t offering any relief either. Polls are showing Trump leading Harris by double digits in Arizona and Georgia, and even traditionally blue states like Michigan and Wisconsin aren’t safe for the Democrats anymore. In Pennsylvania, Trump’s lead among bettors has stretched to 55-45%. These numbers reflect more than just a temporary blip—they’re a sign that voters and bettors alike are losing confidence in Harris’s ability to compete.
The betting markets had already been skeptical about Harris, and her refusal to accept a debate challenge from Trump early on didn’t help. Her Democratic National Convention performance was panned as weak, and she spent weeks avoiding national press, which only fueled doubts. Now, Harris’s campaign is dealing with a fresh round of bad press and lousy polling numbers. And let’s not forget the infamous DNC debacle, which many see as the start of her downward slide.
If Harris’s campaign was hoping for a comeback, it’s looking less likely by the day. Trump’s got the momentum, and Harris seems to be doing more to help him than hurt him. As the betting markets continue to turn against her, it’s becoming clear that the odds are stacked in Trump’s favor. For the Harris campaign, it’s going to be an uphill battle from here.
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