handicapper
noun
hand·i·cap·per
ˈhan-di-ˌka-pər 
-dē-
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The Hill and Decision Desk HQ in October gave Republicans a 71 percent chance of winning the Senate, and other handicappers viewed them as favorites.
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
Nonpartisan handicappers have moved Georgia from a state that leans Republican to toss-up status in recent days as Harris makes gains.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024
Harris enters election day presumed to capture 226 votes from Democratic-leaning states, according to the Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Despite polls showing a tighter race, the handicapper noted the Democrats’ recent ads attacking Parrott’s past controversial statements and fundraising advantage still should win her the contest.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
Nonpartisan handicappers have moved Georgia from a state that leans Republican to toss-up status in recent days as Harris makes gains.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024
Harris enters election day presumed to capture 226 votes from Democratic-leaning states, according to the Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Despite polls showing a tighter race, the handicapper noted the Democrats’ recent ads attacking Parrott’s past controversial statements and fundraising advantage still should win her the contest.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Handicapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handicapper. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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