Tag Archives: US Vice President

Arbitrage in the InTrade Dem VP Market

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Koleman Strumpf

There has been an unexploited arbitrage opportunity in the Intrade Democratic VP market (“2008 Democratic VP Nominee (others upon request)”). As the attachment shows, you can sell the slate of candidates for 123.2 (just sum the bids) while you will … Continue reading →

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We interrupt this bulletin devoted to the upcoming CFTC ruling to inform you that we are afraid that your “Jim Webb becomes VP” event derivative is now totally worthless —unless you’re a short seller (a.k.a. a layer).

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

WEBB DOESN’T WANT TO BE VP. – - InTrade – Democratic Vice President Nominee – Republican Vice President Nominee – BetFair – Next Vice President: – Democratic Ticket – Democratic Vice President Nominee – Republican Vice President Nominee – NewsFutures … Continue reading →

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The New Republic profiles the next Vice President of the United States of America —Jim Webb, maybe.

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

Via mister Bo Cowgill The New Republic – Some British betting bloggers are completely out of the loop. – UPDATE: Andrew Sullivan on Hillary Clinton’s exit statement. (He liked it.) UPDATE: InTrade forum thread. – InTrade – Democratic Vice President … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton won’t be on the Democratic ticket. — It’s not going to happen. — N-E-V-E-R. — Not a chance. — Period.

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

George Will: [...] Surely she, the most polarizing Democrat, is not the only Democrat who can help Obama appeal to the voters who rejected him in Kentucky and West Virginia. And as his running mate, she would nullify his narrative. … Continue reading →

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This is why I said that those who believe that Hillary Clinton has a chance to be on the Democratic ticket are “clueless”.

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

- Michelle [Obama] Vetoes Hillary [Clinton]. – by Robert Novak – May 20, 2008 —– mirror link. A veto —it’s a strong word. Those British betting bloggers are out of the loop. -

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2 days after my ringing the alarm bell… THE FREE FALL

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

- My first warning: June 4. + My second warning: June 4, later that day. + My third warning: June 5. – Now, spot the timeline in the event derivative chart below. – - Take that, Mike R. – TAKEAWAY: … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Why Hillary Clinton will never be the Vice President of the United States of America.

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

Commenter “Just Hinting” gives us this link: Dick Morris phone interview -

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Dick Morris (ex-strategist for Bill Clinton) devoted, not one, but two, strong columns against the Hillary-Clinton-as-VP scenario.

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

Dick Morris: It would be an act of terminal insanity for Barack Obama to name Hillary Clinton as his vice presidential candidate. [...] Finally, having Hillary in the West Wing would be a nightmare. – Dick Morris: Instead of conceding … Continue reading →

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