Oprah Winfrey is a major mover on Betfair’s 2020 election niches and now rated Donald Trump’s closest competition. Paul Krishnamurty believes her chance and looks at another five actors attracting speculation…
It was inevitable after Donald Trump had altered the match – gambling an a US Presidential Election would never be the exact same again. The fields are no longer only Republican and Democrat politicians however a wide array of characters from popular culture and business.
At this early period at least, celebrities will be the candidates that bettors seem most interested in backing. With one barnstorming Golden Globes address, Oprah Winfrey is already rated Trump’s closest rival for 2020.
Oprah Winfrey, Latest Odds: 13
The response to Oprah’s speech shows precisely why celebrities increasingly have the edge. She’s gained more talk in 3 times than anyone else among the crowded Democratic Nominee area have managed in a year. Trump won the primary by monopolising media policy and Oprah would probably have exactly the exact same effect.
Their exceptionally positive reaction indicates notable Democrat voices are taking this seriously. This is a party still traumatised by defeat and on course for a remarkably divisive primary involving a huge field – exactly what plunged their opponents to turmoil. They’ve no apparent leader or even front-runner. To most, Oprah are the panacea. A unifying figure who connects with parts of the electorate nobody could reach and, while additionally a billionaire celebrity, the antithesis of Trump.
It’s a safe bet that big Democrat donors and strategists have been pulling out plans since her Golden Globes address. There will be a number of voices trying to convince her and betting interest will last until she categorically declares no intention to run. I can’t see her President chances getting much larger than the current 13.00 in the short-term given the inevitable speculation. Oprah v Trump is beyond the wildest fantasies of media executives.
A less safe bet is that she actually runs. While Winfrey is obviously flattered by the attention and jumped to think about it, she has said never. Running for president is a gruelling experience, demanding total commitment. The primaries alone are a marathon. Politics necessarily involves taking sides and alienating people. Every word you have ever uttered in public is going to be pored over. Would somebody of her elevated status need to risk the brand constructed over a life?
Mark Zuckerberg, Latest Odds: 36
The Facebook creator’s political ambitions have been a subject of speculation and why not? When you’ve achieved what Zuckerberg has at 33, future aspirations are bound to be set very large. He’s obviously got lots to offer in public life and will be a prominent figure for decades. Whether he’s prepared for a political career, let alone win the presidency, in this young age is just another matter. Plus Facebook’s role in the weaponisation of fake news in recent elections is that a temporary drawback.
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