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Political Fundamentals Put Dems and Clinton's Odds at only 30%

The electoral season is in full swing fueled with speculation over who will take the White House in November of 2016. While Hillary Clinton appears to be the consensus favorite among polls and pundits, don't be surprised when a Republican takes the oath of office in January of 2017. Our analysis reveals the Democrats and Clinton only have a 30% chance of winning the presidency.

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