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Politics Betting: Yes Obama Can

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:56:32 +1000

With what looks ostensibly to be a weak opponent in Mitt Romney, Paul Krishnamurty can see Barack Obama exploiting this as the battle for the Presidency begins.

Politics Betting: Slip sliding away...?

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:14:50 +1000

As much as Tony Abbott may be humming 'Slip sliding away' under his breath, Paul Bugeja can't see recent events concerning Peter Slipper as bringing on the early election the Opposition so devoutly desires.

Political Betting: Can-do did do

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:44:39 +1000

After the largest reversal of fortunes in Queensland's political history, Paul Bugeja considers what this might mean for the 2013 Federal election.

Political Betting: Do or Bligh in Queensland

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:48:14 +1000

As the much anticipated Queensland State election approaches, Paul Bugeja wonders whether Anna Bligh is all at sea or if Can Do Campbell Newman might be on the verge of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

Politics Betting: Romney ahead but not enough

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:12:50 +1000

Mitt Romney may have won Ohio, the state he had to win, but Paul Krishnamurty hails Rick Santorum as the moral winner of Super Tuesday.

Political Betting: Game still on for Rep Nomination

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:16:54 +1000

Even though his win in his home state was far from convincing, heading into Super Tuesday, Mitt Romney has firmed as favourite for the Republican nomination.

Political betting: Another day, another ballot

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:13:10 +1000

Paul Bugeja looks at the events of the past few days and speculates what it might mean for the 2013 election chances of both parties.

Politics Betting: Mitt the man for Michigan?

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:54:44 +1000

Despite the pickle Mitt Romney has gotten himself into, Paul Krishnamurty still thinks he looks worth taking on at very short odds-on in the Michigan primary.

Mitt the man in Florida

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:56:01 +1000

Mitt Romney, the market favourite, bounces back after a landslide win in Florida, and it now appears to Paul Krishnamurty that the Republican nomination is now his to lose.

Gingrich gauntlet thrown down

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:18:29 +1000

If anyone questioned Newt Gingrinch's contender status before the weekend, South Carolina had put paid to that, and yet Paul Krishnamurty feels there might be another twist ahead in the Republican nominee race.

Carolina deserts nominee-elect Romney

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:20:35 +1000

Paul Krishnamurty imagines Barack Obama rubbing his hands with glee at the turmoil South Carolina and beyond is causing in the Republican Nominee race.

New Hampshire all about second place

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:46:47 +1000

A Mitt Romney failure in the coming New Hampshire primary would be a way out of left (or is that right) field political betting shock, so Paul Krishnamurty senses the story now is how the front-runner's rivals fare.

Romney is the GOP's man

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:45:41 +1000

In the lead up to the GOP Iowa caucuses, Dan Bevan has discovered that punters and the market have already decided who will ulitmately be the Republican candidate in the 2012 election.

Top twelve in 2012

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:21:07 +1000

Next year is packed with great value betting, sporting and otherwise, and Elliot Pollak has found one great bet for each month of the year.

Uk election market update

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:25:11 +1000

After David Cameron's controversial Euro-veto decision last week, Paul Krishnamurty warns you to beware short-term conclusions when it comes to how it will affect the Tories' chance of reelection.