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9. I respect her immensely too and she was put in a tough position by not being able -- or willing -- to criticize Biden.

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Sun Oct 5, 2025, 03:31 PM

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But Maher is not the only one that thinks the book is a bunch of excuses. I think she would have won had she broke with Biden. Of course that might have caused more Democrats to sit home.

Although it doesn't matter now, I wonder if she would have been better off if Biden had stepped down from office and she were then Prez like some suggested. Sadly, we'll be questing 2024 for decades, just like 2016.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/24/kamala-harris-book-tour-democrats-00577679

https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/kamala-harris-book-107-days-presidential-election-candidacy-rcna233174

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5516157-harris-memoir-democrats-divided/

https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/09/24/editorial-harris-plays-the-blame-game-in-new-book/

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Fuck Bill Maher....thought that needed a thread of it's own [View all] democratsruletheday Oct 5 OP

I stopped watching Maher a very long time ago LetMyPeopleVote Oct 5 #1

Me too....I was a devoted fan democratsruletheday Oct 5 #2

Yes, Maher was must see TV for me PatSeg Oct 5 #32

Amen! ihaveaquestion Oct 5 #23

I couldn't handle the people he had on the show BonnieJW Oct 5 #93

Seriously, people like Steve Bannon and Roger Stone AdamGG Monday #112

I agree. Faux pas Oct 5 #3

I stopped watching him years ago because he is a misogynist pig. milestogo Oct 5 #4

That's why i can't stand him Danmel Oct 5 #7

He's also no friend to the Trans community and thinks that Milo (something-greek) "has a point there"... QueerDuck Oct 5 #36

That figures. milestogo Oct 5 #58

Perhaps it's the weed? vapor2 Oct 5 #5

Nah, it's just the 'inferior person pissed that just being male isn't enough to be great' pouty personality. Attilatheblond Oct 5 #13

Maher is a textbook definition of main character syndrome. Initech Oct 5 #19

Main character syndrome- I learned this today. underpants Oct 5 #29

Weed doesnt make you feel anything youre not. IbogaProject Oct 5 #22

I stopped watching even the rare occasions he was on Ritabert Oct 5 #6

The country is in crisis KT2000 Oct 5 #8

I respect her immensely too and she was put in a tough position by not being able -- or willing -- to criticize Biden. Silent Type Oct 5 #9

What was "broke with Biden"? He didn't give up earlier? CTyankee Oct 5 #14

Kind of tough going from "people are starving and living paycheck to paycheck" to Biden's economy is fine. Silent Type Oct 5 #16

History will judge. I did not see a great deal of threads here on DU warning us about Biden's age until that moment on CTyankee Oct 5 #20

Some idiot had him take an Ambien! ihaveaquestion Oct 5 #25

He took it before the debate? OMG. CTyankee Oct 5 #28

What I heard on a reputable podcast was that he was suffering from severe jetlag and someone had him take an Ambien. ihaveaquestion Oct 5 #30

There is no way they gave him an ambien before a debate. mr715 Oct 5 #76

"The entire jetlag story is suspect." BumRushDaShow Oct 5 #88

He spent six days at Camp David prior to the debate - that should have been enough time to get over jetlag. Midwestern Democrat Oct 5 #89

Not at his age BumRushDaShow Oct 5 #91

The jetlag excuse was BS mr715 Oct 5 #90

I don't give a shit about 45 and his garbage RW talking points BumRushDaShow Oct 5 #92

If being 80 meant he didn't have the stamina to do this, mr715 Oct 5 #95

"This was a fight against fascism." BumRushDaShow Monday #106

I agree mostly mr715 Monday #123

The bigger problem with that debate BumRushDaShow Monday #124

Entirely agree nt mr715 Monday #125

OTC Sleep Meds mr715 Oct 5 #75

No he didn't mr715 Oct 5 #73

Such threads would most likely have been hidden. Crunchy Frog Oct 5 #81

Biden saved us in 2020; unfortunately, he was unable to do so in 2024. Bluepinky Monday #109

The issue is Bill Maher, not Harris SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #37

That's your issue. My issue is accuracy and intent of book, blaming Biden, how we lost, etc. Silent Type Oct 5 #39

No, it's the issue of the OP SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #41

He's a haughty, snide misogynist who poli-junkie Oct 5 #10

Both siderism addiction... pbmus Oct 5 #11

Agree. joshdawg Oct 5 #18

His peak was that one episode of Murder She Wrote. IrishAfricanAmerican Oct 5 #12

What about " Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death"? SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #33

🤣 IrishAfricanAmerican Oct 5 #57

this, absolutely this was his peak! nt Annie Moosee Oct 5 #62

BRAVO! Paladin Oct 5 #15

Agreed - I can't understand why some DUers call Maher a "both-sider" FakeNoose Oct 5 #97

Fuck Bill Maher Prairie Gates Oct 5 #17

Post removed Post removed Oct 5 #44

Calls himself "Libertarian"..... markbark Oct 5 #21

K&R red dog 1 Oct 5 #24

So much space by so many for someone they despise question everything Oct 5 #26

But I still look forward to the weekly post, johnnyfins Oct 5 #27

Most Of These So Called Pundits Are Enertainers First. BBbats Oct 5 #31

Yeah, I got fed up with him in 2020 and stopped watching LymphocyteLover Oct 5 #34

Name calling ("smarmy, weaselly, twerp...") is addictive gulliver Oct 5 #35

Harris wanted to go on Rogan SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #38

Wow I didn't know that! BlueHurricane Oct 5 #40

It should have happened gulliver Oct 5 #45

How? SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #46

Rogan has gone on record saying why the interview didn't happen - she wouldn't do the standard three hour Midwestern Democrat Oct 5 #51

People in her campaign tell a different story SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #55

Maybe a link can point to it being one-sided as you say. gulliver Oct 5 #60

I tend to believe the democrats SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #63

Joe Roegan had nothing to do w/her loss MakeThemCry Monday #122

Rogan comments - plus Maher laughing at a "dead Gaza baby" joke womanofthehills Oct 5 #50

You believe the guy who endorsed Trump SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #56

Rogan would have gotten over 50 million views if he had on Kamala womanofthehills Monday #114

It would have been big for both of them SocialDemocrat61 Monday #116

Well said. Gimpyknee Oct 5 #69

Welcome to the club? Iggo Oct 5 #42

The best thing we can do is not mention his name, ever. Buddyzbuddy Oct 5 #43

Hard to do SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #47

Please understand, my non response is not directed at you, Buddyzbuddy Oct 5 #67

yeah, it's "hard" for those who... themaguffin Oct 5 #84

That's what I've been encouraging to do about Charlie Kirk. Gimpyknee Oct 5 #72

Who's Charlie Kirk? JoseBalow Oct 5 #78

Bravo! Gimpyknee Monday #121

Me, too. And I caught hell for it. Iggo Oct 5 #83

Sounds serious Torchlight Monday #119

His misogyny keeps spilling out. nt SunSeeker Oct 5 #48

I know someone who went to school with him. Miles Archer Oct 5 #49

Others who knew him don't say good things SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #52

The only times I see Maher are when my DVR BigmanPigman Oct 5 #53

A misogynist will always hate on strong, accomplished women dlk Oct 5 #54

He lost me back in the baby bush years UpInArms Oct 5 #59

Truth debsy Oct 5 #61

Yes, yes John Coktosten Oct 5 #64

he has always been a mixed bag Skittles Oct 5 #65

He is a prime example of why two of the most qualified candidates lost. HRC and Kamala Harris are more qualified than tulipsandroses Oct 5 #66

He's always been an asshole. nt iemanja Oct 5 #68

Why do people post Bill Maher show info on DU? I agree with DRTD. Fuck him! Greybnk48 Oct 5 #70

Bill Maher is a misogynist. 1WorldHope Oct 5 #71

I started watching him during the first orange turd reign of terrorist kimbutgar Oct 5 #74

Photo Op? SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #77

Wow with another odious person kid rock. kimbutgar Oct 5 #85

He flip flops so much I think he's Lindsey Grahams weed smoking brother n/t Cheezoholic Oct 5 #79

I judge people by their values and beliefs Keepthesoulalive Oct 5 #80

I repeat LittleGirl Oct 5 #82

BM is arrogant and conceited Clouds Passing Oct 5 #86

Bill who? Blue Owl Oct 5 #87

We can add Bill Maher to the pile of old bitter rich white men. DingleBerryNW Oct 5 #94

Whether we're talking Maher or some right-wing "conservative" pundit, you already know who they're going to emulate. slightlv Oct 5 #96

Either her or Newsome Be The Light Oct 5 #98

Years ago, he was a guest on "Finding Your Roots" soldierant Oct 5 #99

He is anything but funny. His ass really showed during the writer's strike. He couldn't come up with squat on his own. Scalded Nun Monday #100

who??? niyad Monday #101

I always love Keith Olberman's memories Hassler Monday #102

Maher is an @$$hole. CentralMass Monday #103

He's been that way for decades Orrex Monday #104

I think it's because he's such a damn disappointment to a whole lot of people FullySupportDems Monday #105

wow.... jaymac Monday #107

Meh. He's a stand up comedian. He has a little panel show once a week. IcyPeas Monday #108

K SocialDemocrat61 Monday #110

Long ago, I subscribed to HBO just so I could watch his show. OMGWTF Monday #111

Harris made mistakes North Coast Lawyer Monday #113

what do you mean by "good" candidates? CTyankee Monday #115

He wants so badly to be accepted by the popular kids. tavernier Monday #117

Can't stand that sexist twit. Dave Bowman Monday #118

Was never a fan mvd Monday #120