Beto O’Rourke’s 2020 Democratic Party Nomination Odds Are the Longest They’ve Been Since October

• Beto O’Rourke’s odds of winning the 2020 Democratic Party Presidential nomination have climbed to +1500
• That’s the highest they’ve been since October
• He was at +1100 as recently as May 13th

Is Beto O’Rourke fast becoming the Mr. Irrelevant of the 2020 Democratic Party Presidential race?

Following the NFL Draft, the last player chosen is christened with the title of Mr. Irrelevant. They even fete the fellow with a day in his honor in Newport Beach, California.

There is no such honor bestowed on the person who finishes last in the race for a Presidential nomination. They are mostly gone and quickly forgotten. Kind of like the path O’Rourke appears to be on. He’s headed downhill in his challenge to win the Democratic nod.

Across a variety of leading sportsbooks, O’Rourke’s 2020 Democratic Party Presidential Nomination odds have climbed. He was +1100 on May 13th. Currently, Beto stands at +1500. That’s the longest his chances have been listed since last October.

2020 Democratic Party Presidential Nomination Odds

*Odds taken on 06/05/19. Follow the link in the table above for a complete list of all candidates.

From #Betomania to #BetoFatigue

Beto went from virtual obscurity to almost unseating incumbent Republican Ted Cruz in the November Texas Senate race. Among Democrats, O’Rourke quickly became the flavor of the month.

There were inevitable comparisons to two-term Democratic President Barack Obama. He’d also risen up the political ladder in rapid fashion to hold the top office in the country.

However, as it turns out, almost beating Ted Cruz doesn’t carry that much gravitas on a nationwide basis.

In six months, O’Rourke the national icon has vanished. He disappeared so fast you’d think David Copperfield was his campaign manager.

Moreover, there’s a growing sense that it’s been too fast, too soon for Beto. There’s doubt whether he’s experienced enough to handle the Presidency. America knows what happens when you put someone in charge who is completely unqualified to fill the position. The fellow currently occupying the White House offers daily evidence.

Can Beto Bounce Back?

You have to give him credit for trying. For instance, O’Rourke announced policy plans to eventually eliminate the use of fossil fuel. Similarly, he’s introduced proposals revamping voting registration. It seeks to eliminate gerrymandering and place terms limits on Congress and the Supreme Court.

I just released a plan to expand voting rights, fix our democracy, and return power to people. We're going to increase participation by registering more than 50 million voters and ensuring 35 million additional votes are cast in 2024.

Read the plan here:https://t.co/Hf94dosadx

— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) June 5, 2019

However, it’s a steep hill to climb. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren hold better national profiles. Pete Buttigieg has stolen Beto’s thunder. He’s the new “it guy” of the Democratic Party. Kamala Harris steadily gains traction.

Pete Buttigieg has stolen Beto’s thunder. He’s the new “it guy” of the Democratic Party.

Above all, there’s the mystery of Joe Biden. He entered the race late. Biden’s done very little campaigning. And yet, he’s charged to the front.

WATCH: What does Beto think distinguishes him from other 2020 candidates? #MTP #IfItsSunday@BetoORourke says it's his bipartisan appeal: "My whole life's work has been about bringing people together and making democracy work for everyone." pic.twitter.com/80qMUrcfzC

— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) June 2, 2019

Biden is like a comfortable pair of shoes. He offers reassurance to Americans. Those shell shocked by Trump see Biden being capable of returning the country to normalcy.

O’Rourke represents uncertainty to voters. They’ve grown weary of that quality since 2016.