REPUBLICAN VICE PRESIDENT BETTING
ODDS AND ANALYSIS
2008
**Note - Odds updated at bottom of page
current as of 8/20/08
By Ryan Patterson
In this article we will take a look at the candidates and
odds for the Republican Vice Presidential nomination. This side of the
political spectrum provides greater value as their exists no real favorite. Mitt
Romney at 3-1 odds is the lukewarm favorite. 3-1 isn’t too bad for a favorite!
Tim Pawlenty is the second choice at 4-1 odds and Charlie Crist and Lindsey
Graham are tied for the third choice at 9/2. Late contender Mike Huckabee has
been tabbed at 5-1 odds. Not bad when the range for the 1-5 choices is only 2
points. Let’s take a closer look at the candidates and try to find a logical
choice at a nice price.
Mitt Romney (3-1)- The former Massachusetts Governor is highly
regarded for his economic experience, and in a time that is turbulent for the
economy he would be a great asset. The fact that he was elected in a state that
is widely regarded as a stronghold for the Democrats speaks volumes. Romney
provides good value at 3-1. He is most likely going to be Senator McCain’s
selection for the office of Vice President.
Tim Pawlenty (4-1)- Born in 1960 and currently 47 years old,
Pawlenty would bring youth to a McCain ticket that is lacking in that category.
Pawlenty is currently the Governor of Minnesota and has been a very vocal
supporter of John McCain. He is currently a co chairman of the McCain campaign,
and seems to want the nod. Keep your eyes open for Tim Pawlenty, as he could
plenty to this campaign.
Lindsey Graham (9/2)- The senior Senator from South Carolina
currently serves on the Armed Services committee. This is an area in which
McCain is already strong. He doesn’t bring much to the campaign that McCain
doesn’t already have. I don’t like this chances much at all.
Charlie Crist (9/2)- The current Governor of Florida has
campaigned with Senator McCain and received praise from the Senator personally.
Crist would strengthen McCain’s chances of winning the swing state of Florida.
He agrees with McCain on many key issues. I could see Crist getting the nod.
Mike Huckabee (5-1)- You’ve got to admire the tenacity of this
guy. Even after the election was all but over, he stuck it out. He went on to
collect a few more states, but in the end could not come close to McCain.
Huckabee is a darling of the religious right and has the conservatives love him.
He would improve McCain’s chances by lifting his stock with sections of the
party that might over wise refrain from voting.
Sarah Palin (5-1)- Palin became the first female Governor of
Alaska along with the youngest in the states history at the age of 42. She has
been heralded for her high approval ratings often in the 90s. Her extreme
popularity would be a great asset to McCain due to the recent public discontent
with President Bush. Don’t discount her due to her gender, this gal really has a
chance.
HERE ARE THE UPDATED ODDS
AS OF AUGUST 20TH, 2008
Mitt Romney +125
Tim Pawlenty +300
Sarah Palin +500
Charlie Crist +600
Mike Huckabee +600
Lindsay Graham +1000
Condoleeza Rice +1000
Chris Cox +1000
Mark Sanford +1200
Rob Portman +1500
Joe Lieberman +1500
Bobby Jindal +2000
John Kasich +2000
Haley Barbour +2000
Rudolph Giuliani +2000
Tom Coburn +2500
Kay Bailey Hutchinson +2500
Bill Frist +3000
Fred Smith +3000
Chuck Hagel +4000
Check out our article on the
Democratic VP Betting odds
ELECTION BETTING AT SPORTSBOOK.COM
