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Politics

Polarized Politicians Reflect Our Polarized Public
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Featured, Newsclips

American politics is more polarized than any time since the Civil War. Congress votes along party lines to the exclusion of almost everything else. This reflects the mood of the country, which is not likely to change anytime soon.... Read More

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Warren Slipping, Buttigieg Gains Momentum
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Featured, Newsclips

In the wake of last week's Democrat debate, Elizabeth Warren's odds are slipping while Pete Buttigieg's odds surge. Warren still leads the pack, but her quest for the nomination is heading in the wrong direction.... Read More

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Measuring Partisan Politics
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Featured, Newsclips

The U.S. is a highly polarized country, which is apparent in many different measures.... Read More

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How to Measure Impeachment
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Featured, Newsclips

Predictit.org is the largest election betting market in the United States. Bettors believe an impeachment is likely, but conviction is unlikely. For now, they do not believe this will have a big effect on Trump's 2020 fortunes. The impeachment story has probably affected the Democrat side of the equation more, as Biden's odds are slumping, Warren's are surging and Hillary's non-campaign is even picking up steam.... Read More

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Who Are the 2020 Leaders?
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Featured, Newsclips

The betting markets are akin to a real-time poll. We use them to show how the 2020 election is unfolding.... Read More