Betting markets strongly favored victories by the Democrats, according to the aggregation of odds at electionbettingodds.com. The betting markets proved to be more accurate than traditional public opinion polls in predicting the November elections, and the financial markets appear to be taking their cues from the wagering.
Should the Georgia Democrats win their respective races, their party would effectively control the Senate with 50 votes and the tie going to the Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. With the Democrats retaining control of the House of Representatives, President-elect Joe Biden would have a significantly easier time getting his cabinet appointments and legislative agenda passed.
Remaining votes are in typically Democratic strongholds, putting Joe Biden’s party within striking distance of controlling House, Senate and White House
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Amid increasing pressure from outgoing President Donald Trump, Florida Republican U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are staying tight-lipped on how they will vote Wednesday when Congress is set to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Former Republican U.S. President George W. Bush plans to attend Democratic President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration on Jan. 20, a Bush spokesman said on Tuesday.