Democratic Primary Debate Props: Over/Under on Number of Trump Mentions Set at 20.5
- A variety of prop wagers on this week’s Democratic Primary Debates have been offered
- Wagers include how often will the candidates mention Donald Trump’s name
- The numbers of times the word impeach is discussed is another available bet
Thanks to this week’s Democratic Primary Debates, the race for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination is about to get real.
Sportsbooks are out with a series of prop wagers on specific outcomes during Wednesday’s and Thursday’s sessions with the top 20 Democratic contenders.
Number of Times Donald Trump’s Name Will Be Said During the Democratic Primary Debates
| Total Trump Mentions During Democratic Primary Debates | Odds |
|---|---|
| Over 20.5 | -120 |
| Under 20.5 | -120 |
*All odds taken 06/25/19
Talking About Trump
As much as people may be growing weary of Donald Trump dominating the conversation in a seemingly endless loop, the candidates can’t help but talk about the President. He’s the guy one of them will ultimately be seeking to unseat, after all.
When it comes to Trump mentions, 20.5 seems an awfully low total. They should usurp that number on the first night of debating.
Trump said he was going to protect workers, that he was going to support them, and lift them up. Instead, he passed a tax bill that benefitted the top 1% and the biggest corporations in our country. When I enter the Oval Office, I will repeal the Trump trillion- dollar tax scam.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 25, 2019
Trump gives them so much ammunition to work with, they just can’t help themselves.
Pick: Over 20.5 (-120)
Number of Times the Word “Impeach” is Said During the Democratic Primary Debates
| Total Mentions of Word “Impeach” During Democratic Primary Debates | Odds |
|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | -120 |
| Under 2.5 | -120 |
To Impeach, or Not to Impeach?
That is the question many Democrats already appear to be debating. Certainly, the evidence is there that Trump is guilty of impeachable offenses.
But the Democrats know even if they pass the Articles of Impeachment, the Republican-controlled Senate is in Trump’s pocket and would never vote to convict the President.
Beto is willing to make the hard decisions. https://t.co/3aP4Vl3LLz
— BetoMedia (@BetoMedia) June 19, 2019
Nonetheless, impeachment remains a hot-button issue with the general public. It must be discussed, and it will be discussed. We should get a better understanding of where the candidates stand on this issue by the end of these debates.
Pick: Over 2.5 (-120)
Number of Times Joe Biden is Mentioned During Wednesday’s Democratic Primary Debates
| Total Biden Mentions During Wednesday’s Democratic Primary Debate | Odds |
|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | +300 |
| Under 2.5 | -500 |
Not Your Average Joe
Democratic front runner Joe Biden will be part of Thursday’s debate. The two days are divided into 10 candidates on each night. Yet you know he will be front and center on Wednesday as well.
Just as Trump is the guy one of them must eventually beat, Biden is king of the castle for the moment. He is the +175 chalk to earn the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination. You can even bet how many times Trump will tweet “Sleepy Joe” during the debate.
Sen. Cory Booker says Joe Biden's comments about finding consensus with segregationists in Congress evoked "a terrible power dynamic" and "showed a lack of understanding."
"I heard from many, many African-Americans who found the comments hurtful," he adds https://t.co/o03zUl66as pic.twitter.com/PVRrDaEmLU
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) June 23, 2019
As Ric Flair would say, if you want to be the best, you must beat the best. The odds say that right now, Biden is the best. The others must look to get their best shots in on him and seek to bring him down a few pegs.
Pick: Over 2.5 (+300)
Number of Times Andrew Yang Mentions UBI During Democratic Primary Debates
| Total Yang UBI Mentions During Democratic Primary Debates | Odds |
|---|---|
| Over 1.5 | +100 |
| Under 1.5 | -140 |
Yang’s Pet Project
How many times have you gone to a meeting and bored everyone else… er, proudly spoke of your children’s accomplishments. Well, UBI – Universal Basic Income – is Andrew Yang’s baby.
It’s the backbone of his campaign. You know he’ll be touting it incessantly.
I will give $1,000/mo for the next 12 months FREE to someone who retweets this and follows me by July 4th 😃 Let's show why money is the answer & why this is the campaign for people. No purchase necessary. US citizens only. https://t.co/ie7DMHJ86X
— Andrew Yang🧢⬆️🇺🇸 (@AndrewYang) June 25, 2019
He might not get to UBI 40, but the number of times he mentions it will be up there.
Pick: Over 1.5 (+100)
Will Any Candidate Apologize During the Democratic Primary Debates?
| Will Any Candidate Apologize During Democratic Primary Debates? | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yes | +500 |
| No | -1000 |
Who’s Sorry
Logically, apologizing during a political debate would be viewed as a sign of weakness. You wouldn’t expect it to happen.
On the other hand, these are Democrats. Apologizing is what they do most.
Pick: Yes (+500)
Will Any Candidate Resign Following the Democratic Primary Debates?
| Will Any Candidate Resign Following Democratic Primary Debates | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yes | +1000 |
| No | -2500 |
Going, Going, Gone?
Clearly, with more than two dozen candidates, a culling among pursuers of the Democratic Presidential nomination is necessary. And the sooner, the better.
It isn’t going to happen after the debates, however. Everyone figures to stick around at least until the first Primary. Then they will start dropping like flies.
Pick: No (-2500)
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