Tuesday, October 28, 2025

The Lettuce Wins Again, Outlasts Biden Campaign

President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign has come to an abrupt, but not unexpected end, falling short in a peculiar challenge against an unlikely opponent: a head of lettuce.

The unusual betting pool, inspired by a similar situation during Liz Truss’s brief tenure as UK Prime Minister, highlighted the mounting pressure on the sitting president’s re-election campaign.

The wager, which began following Biden’s lackluster performance in the June debate against former President Donald Trump, invited bettors to wager on whether the President’s campaign would outlast the typical 10-day shelf life of lettuce.

Those who bet on the lettuce didn’t have to wait long, as Biden withdrew from the race just three days into the 10-day wager.

Via Polymarket

On Sunday, President Biden announced his decision to step down from the campaign trail and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris shortly after.

The bet was hosted on Polymarket, a prominent prediction market, the same market that saw Biden’s chances of securing the Democratic nomination plummet from 90% to 49% in less than a week after the debate. At the same time, Harris’s prospects surged, with her odds rising from a mere 1% to 35% in the same period.


Information for this story was found via the sources and companies mentioned. The author has no securities or affiliations related to the organizations discussed. Not a recommendation to buy or sell. Always do additional research and consult a professional before purchasing a security. The author holds no licenses.

Video Articles

Silver’s Finally Breaking the System | Keith Neumeyer – First Majestic

The Best News for Gold Was the Drop! – Peter Grandich

McEwen Copper: The Los Azules Feasibility Study

Recommended

Goliath Resources Drills 10.72 g/t Gold Over 7.83 Metres At Surebet

Steadright Enters MOU To Acquire Historic Goundafa Polymetallic Mine In Morocco

Related News

Russia Retaliates: Joe Biden, Justin Trudeau Officially Banned From Entering Russia

Moscow has turned up its tit-for-tat measures against the US and Canada, this time by...

Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 12:37:00 PM

Elon Musk Bungles DeSantis Announcement and Then Calls It “Top Story on Earth”

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ much-anticipated announcement of his 2024 presidential campaign proved to be more...

Thursday, May 25, 2023, 10:49:00 AM

US Food Inflation Spikes To 43-Year High Yet Biden ‘Celebrates’ Inflation Reduction Act

The biggest disconnect today: US President Joe Biden touted the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act...

Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 02:59:00 PM

Woke Vs. Wall Street: Biden’s First Veto Lands On ESG Investments Of Retirement Plans

President Joe Biden issued his first veto of his presidency on Monday, signaling a shift...

Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 12:18:00 PM

Putin’s Latest Test Launch of Satan II Missile May Have Failed, Reports Say

Russia’s planned test of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile might have failed at launch, according to...

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 07:34:36 AM