It's interesting to note that despite McCain's recent "embarrassment" in the Tennessee straw poll his odds of winning the Republican nomination haven't wavered according to the bettors on Tradesports.
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And Hillary is still the favorite for the Democrats, despite her low likeability ratings across the country.
Interesting that despite how much news such events cause, the bettors don't think they make any difference. I wonder who's right?
With those two as candidates, turnout levels might fail to reach 25% of registered voters -- always assuming that "None Of The Above" continues to be denied his rightful place on the ballot, of course.
I kind of wonder about that poll... Maybe it's just me, but I have a feeling a lot more people would vote for Condi than would vote for McCain (myself, for example).
FWP: I'd love a "none of the above" option! Let's make it a constitutional amendment!
John S: That's not a poll, that's a market. People are betting on the results, and that's where the money lies.