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Pollster I believe that Eleanor Roosevelt has the best odds of winning this competition because she has been the strongest candidate. In contrast, her competitor, Henry Ford, was exposed in the previous round with facts that he probably didn’t want others to know. With that being said, Eleanor Roosevelt has the best chances of winning against Henry Ford.
Eleanor Roosevelt has the best odds to win the competition because of her presentation skills and the good she has done for the american people as the first lady. Her presentation skills has lead her to show confidence and leadership while speaking to the audience. Also, she was a big impact on the american people especially with her housing projects in New York to help people with low or

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