Bill Maher Takes Aim at Harris and Newsom, Declares Biden 'Toast'

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13/07/2024 18h58

In the latest episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher," HBO host Bill Maher didn't hold back as he roasted potential replacements for President Biden, focusing his criticism on Vice President Harris and Governor Gavin Newsom. Maher expressed his belief that Biden's days as the Democratic candidate are numbered and implored the party to "stop f---ing around" and find a suitable replacement.

Maher's jokes about Harris began with a jab at her lack of popularity during the 2020 primary elections. "Harris has never been popular. You can count the number of delegates she won in the 2020 primaries on one hand, as long as that hand has no fingers," he quipped. Maher also poked fun at her pro-abortion stance, saying, "She won't just protect Plan B, she is plan B."

Although Maher acknowledged Harris's historical appeal as the first woman, first Black woman, and first Asian president, he dismissed these attributes, stating, "I vote for who will win, not who will be the first." Maher further criticized Harris for her unpopularity in elections and mocked her silence as vice president, comparing it to the quietness of an electric car.

Turning his attention to Governor Newsom, Maher humorously commented, "He is the only governor, with the possible exception of Kristi Noem, who looks like he could do porn." Maher also joked about Newsom's alleged eagerness to take over from Biden, saying he receives alerts on his phone every time the president struggles to find a word.

Maher didn't miss the opportunity to address California's ongoing homeless problem, satirically remarking, "They'll attack him on California's homeless problem, but there's a response to that: the homeless can live anywhere, but they choose California."

While the jokes flew at Harris and Newsom's expense, Maher did offer some genuine praise to the governor, labeling him "the best communicator in the party" and lauding his history of standing up to bullies. Maher even playfully suggested a slogan for Newsom's campaign - "I'm Havin' Gavin," citing it as the best since "I like Ike."

Other potential replacements mentioned by Maher included Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary Pete Buttigieg, though he spared them from his usual dose of sharp humor. He did, however, jokingly refer to Buttigieg as "only ten years old" and quipped that he serves as the liberals' "gay best friend."

With Maher's scathing critique and declaration that "Biden is toast," the episode stirred speculation about the future of the Democratic Party and who will ultimately take center stage as their candidate in 2024.

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