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Barack Obama + Kathleen Sebelius

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Barack Obama + Kathleen Sebelius

New York Times publishes the portraits of all the VP candidates. I have just read the article on Kathleen Sebelius… and that has strongly reinforced my view that she is the best pick for Barack Obama. I am less opinionated … Continue reading

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Pschhtt… The Joe Biden hot balloon is deflating as fast as Louis Armstrong’s cheecks. Is Nigel Eccles’s reputation as a prediction market analyst now in tatters?

Who will be Obama’s choice for VP?

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Inexperienced Illinois senator (and presumptive Democratic nominee) Barack Obama should pick Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius as vice president candidate to bring executive experience to the Democratic ticket —and to piss off Hillary Clinton (which will delight me).

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Arbitrage in the InTrade Dem VP Market

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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