Kamala Harris Surpasses Donald Trump in Presidential Election Odds on Polymarket
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has surpassed former President Donald Trump in the odds for the 2024 presidential election on Polymarket, a popular prediction platform.
Over the weekend, Harris’ chances surged to 52%, reversing Trump’s previous strong lead.
This marks a significant shift in the election landscape, where Trump’s odds have plummeted from 70% in mid-July to just 45% today.
Kamala Harris has opened up a 6% lead over Trump. pic.twitter.com/ZAiszaxC7n
The Democratic wing of the crypto industry is mobilizing to counter former President Trump’s influence by launching a pro-Kamala Harris advocacy group, “Crypto for Harris.”
The group is organizing a virtual town hall meeting this week, featuring billionaire entrepreneur and crypto advocate Mark Cuban.
The event will also include notable speakers such as SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci and several Democratic members of the House of Representatives.
High-ranking Democratic Senate leaders have also been invited to participate in the public event.
The town hall aims to strengthen support for the Harris campaign and boost fundraising efforts.
It is worth noting that Despite Trump’s vocal support for Bitcoin and his generally pro-crypto stance, Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, have largely refrained from addressing cryptocurrency directly.
Walz’s history as Governor of Minnesota includes the regulation of cryptocurrency kiosks, indicating some familiarity with crypto policy.
Meanwhile, Harris’ team has reportedly been engaging in discussions about crypto
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