Bloomberg moves upwards in the WH2020 Dem nomination betting

Bloomberg moves upwards in the WH2020 Dem nomination betting

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The big development continues to be the growing betting support for multi-billionaire and former Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, who is self funding his campaign to win the nomination and to beat Trump. He’s built up an organisation that totally dwarfs what the remaining contenders have been able to mount and is spending huge amounts particularly in the March 3rd “Super Tuesday” states that include California and Texas. One report says Bloomberg is spending $1m a day just on…

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Irish General Election 2020 : Results & Review (Part One : C & D Constituencies)

Irish General Election 2020 : Results & Review (Part One : C & D Constituencies)

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A general election never fails to excite or interest us and there was simply no inception here. The main talking points were Health, Homelessness & Housing (they must like or dislike the letter “H” in Ireland). Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael & Sinn Féin are the main three parties, but who will win and where did they go wrong? Find out below!Carlow / Kilkenny (Quota = 12,274)As expected Kathleen (Sinn Féin) got elected here, although I didn’t expect her to win. John…

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Trouble over bridged waters. Boris Johnson’s plan to link Scotland and Northern Ireland

Trouble over bridged waters. Boris Johnson’s plan to link Scotland and Northern Ireland

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While love can build a bridge, it’s far from clear that Boris Johnson can.  He planned one across the Thames, but that was scrapped.  Then he mooted one across the English Channel, to be shot down quickly.  Now he is shelling out public money to investigate the possibility of a bridge across the North Channel between Larne (half an hour from Belfast) and Portpatrick (50 lightyears from anywhere).  Is it going to be third time a charm for Boris Johnson?…

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Bernie just squeezes it in New Hampshire but Buttigieg retains overall delegate lead

Bernie just squeezes it in New Hampshire but Buttigieg retains overall delegate lead

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Another big disappointment for one-time favourite Biden The CNN results above are just about in and the final outcome in New Hampshire is shown above. Bernie topped on votes but is having to share the delegates with Pete Buttigieg. Amy Klobuchar had a really great night doing far better with her third place than looked possible only a week or so ago. Question marks must now hang over Elizabeth Warren who was once evens favourite for the nomination. Her speech…

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Bernie heading for New Hampshire victory with Biden in single figures

Bernie heading for New Hampshire victory with Biden in single figures

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At this stage none of the networks has been ready to call the New Hampshire primary but it’s looking as though this is going to go with the final polling. Bernie Sanders winning but with nothing like the margin that he had over Hillary Clinton in the same state 4 years ago. What’s clear is that 77 year old Sanders has been helped by the rise of Amy Klobuchar who was judged to have had by the the best TV…

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And so to New Hampshire – the first full primary

And so to New Hampshire – the first full primary

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It should be just after midnight in the UK when we will start to get information on how this crucial election is going. One of the best places to look is the New York Times which will be keeping an up to data record of the voting throughout the night. If the polls and betting have this right then this is one for Bernie Sanders who is a Senator for the neighbouring state of Vermont. A big question is how…

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Starmer gets the best ratings from both all voters and LAB members in new large sample Ashcroft poll

Starmer gets the best ratings from both all voters and LAB members in new large sample Ashcroft poll

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He’s the only leader or deputy contender in positive territory There’s a new large sample Lord Ashcroft poll that’s been published overnight that looks back at the general election particularly the reasons for the LAB defeat and looks forward to the coming LAB leadership ballot which starts later this month. The full report is well worth downloading. The report also includes the findings of a series of focus groups which are worthy of a separate header in themself. The part…

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