Prominent Sports Figure Stephen A. Smith Emerges as Favorable Prospect in 2028 Democratic Presidential Nomination Wagering Odds
Stephen A. Smith, a prominent US sports broadcaster, isn't afraid to voice his sometimes contentious viewpoints.
In a radio show chat preceding the Super Bowl, he expressed his desire to take on the role of president - with a catch: no campaigning. At 57, he feels he's too candid to play politics for votes.
On prediction platform Kalshi, the implied odds of Smith clinching the Democratic Party nomination stand at 7.26%. Names like Wes Moore, Josh Shapiro, and Gavin Newsom surpass him in the betting lines. Interestingly, he outranks political heavyweights such as Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris.[Editor's note: At present, Smith's position in the rankings has seen a drop, but candidates ranked 4th to 7th maintain similar odds in the 7% range.]
Kalshi's presidential betting markets draw considerable attention, despite the 2028 election being several years away, with over $1.2 million wagered on the Democratic nominee market thus far.
However, the likelihood of Smith securing the Democratic Party nomination for the 2028 Presidential election remains uncertain. Although a Rasmussen poll hints at his potential to gain support, particularly among Black male voters - a demographic that has been a challenge for the Democratic Party[1] – other reports suggest poor performance in different predictive polls for the 2028 election[2].
Smith's political inexperience and reputation as a sports pundit rather than a politician might impact his nomination chances[3]. Democratic voters usually favor candidates with political experience and authenticity[1]. Consequently, while Smith may generate interest due to his popularity and ability to reach certain demographics, his chances of securing the nomination remain uncertain for many political analysts.
- Stephen A. Smith, defying traditional roles, has publicly stated that he wouldn't partake in campaigning, expressing his intention to run for the 2028 Presidential election despite his lack of political experience.
- Intriguingly, on the prediction platform Kalshi, Smith was ranked 4th among potential Democratic Party nominees, with odds of 7.26%, placing him above political figures like Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris.
- The 2028 Presidential election is several years away, yet political betting markets like Kalshi have seen over $1.2 million wagered on the Democratic nominee market, with Smith being one of the wagered candidates.
- Regardless of Smith's potential to gain support among Black male voters, his nomination chances for the 2028 Democratic Party Presidential nomination remain uncertain due to his political inexperience and reputation as a sports pundit rather than a politician.
