Palin For President - Odds On US Presidential Race At William Hill

Excitement is already building for the US presidential race, and Republicans are currently in the spotlight as they prepare to choose their party's representative for the 2012 US presidency.

Recently, we've seen some interesting movement at the Gibraltar-based British online bookmaker, William Hill. Up until now, Sarah Palin has been a long shot in the race, overshadowed by Rick Perry and Mitt Romney.  Her odds were around 20/1 that she would win the Republican nomination.

Surprisingly, however, Palin's odds have dropped to 10/1 and she may not be a long shot in the weeks leading up to the nomination.

The current favorite to win the Republican nomination is Rick Perry at 11/8, followed by Romney at 2/1.  Sarah Palin has not officially entered the race, but there is strong speculation that she will, leading to a flurry of bets.

Michele Bachmann - 4/1 Ron Paul - 7/1 Jon Huntsman - 14/1 Rudy Guiliani - 28/1

Who will win the US Presidential Race

The US presidential election will be held in November next year and the current favorite to win is Barack Obama at 4/5.   This is despite the fact that Obama's approval rating has fallen below 40% and he has the potential to be voted out of office after only four years in office.

But analysts don't see a better alternative in the Republican camp.  According to political commentator Barry Reid, Republicans see Barack as "the Prince of Darkness, a cerebral elitist who is selling America down the drain.  But they don't seem to be able to offer a better choice.

Michele Bachman may be a colorful novelty, but her views have the potential to scare away the left bloc and she will not last long.

While Mitt Romney is considered the front-runner in the Republican race, "there is no evidence of fire in his belly," Reid says.  He is considered boring, despite his success as governor of Massachusetts and his all-American, picture-perfect looks.

Rick Perry, governor of Texas for more than a decade, has more "fire" but tends to put his foot in his mouth too often for his party's liking.

So can Sarah Palin be a good alternative for the Republicans? Check out the odds at William Hill and other bookmakers and online casino sites.