Matt Gaetz's chance of getting confirmed, betting odds show

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

40% : The odds have been on a downward trajectory since Gaetz was nominated on November 13, when Trump praised him as a "deeply gifted and tenacious attorney" who would "root out systemic corruption" at the Department of Justice (DOJ).
37% : Regardless of whether the Senate confirms Gaetz, Trump potentially could still potentially push through his nominee with a "recess appointment," a process that would sidestep any confirmation hearings.
28% : While Trump is pushing forward with his controversial nomination, betting odds appear to reflect the fact that a number of Republicans have hinted that the Senate, which will have a 53 to 47 seat GOP majority in January, will not simply rubber stamp Gaetz.
21% : Trump announced his nomination of Gaetz as attorney general last week, prompting immediate backlash and speculation that the "unqualified" former U.S. representative could face great difficulty in being confirmed by the Senate.
17% : Gaetz resigned from Congress shortly after Trump nominated him and only days before the House was expected to release a report on a years-long ethics investigation into his alleged sexual misconduct and illegal drug use.

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