Bill Maher Takes Unexpected Stance On Kamala Harris Ahead Of 2024

Comedian and talk show host Bill Maher at a podium

Bill Maher criticizes Kamala Harris on Gaza policies but predicts her electoral victory over Trump in 2024.

At a Glance

Bill Maher criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her comments on Middle East policy, specifically regarding Israel and Gaza.
Maher expressed frustration with critics of Israel, calling them “full of s—t.”
Despite his criticisms, Maher endorses Harris for the 2024 presidential run against Trump.
Maher compared the current political climate to Joe McCarthy’s era, predicting a significant shift.
Harris faced criticism for her stance and interview strategies since announcing her candidacy.

Bill Maher’s Criticism of Kamala Harris

On a recent episode of “Real Time,” host Bill Maher severely criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her stance on the Gaza situation, calling her policies regarding Middle East issues ineffective. Maher specifically took issue with Harris’s recent comments on how to handle the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas war. He argued that she should “just shut up.” According to Maher, her comments about ensuring regional security and no reoccupation or changing of territorial lines were entirely unhelpful.

Maher’s frustration did not stop at Harris. He also condemned general discourse on Israel, stating, “I mean, everybody who talks about Israel these days is just so full of s—t,” emphasizing the asymmetry in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Maher pointed out that Israel has consistently supported a two-state solution, while Palestine has historically not. He stated, “None of us want children to die. None of us want this war to go on, but it’s not addressing what the problem is.” The host highlighted the complexities and asymmetries in the conflict, with one side using terrorism and the other retaliating against it.

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Maher’s Support for Harris Despite Criticisms

Despite his severe criticism, Maher still backs Harris for the 2024 presidential bid against former President Donald Trump. While the endorsement might seem contradictory, Maher has his reasons. Comparing the current political climate to the Joe McCarthy era in the early 1950s, Maher suggests a significant shift is forthcoming. Due to his accurate political forecasts in the past, Maher is confident in his prediction of Trump’s waning relevance and Harris’s success.

“I’m gonna make this a very momentous night with a prediction,” Maher said last week. “Because I have the credibility for this prediction, because I had been called a ‘Trump alarmist’ for a very long time. They were wrong, I was right—he wasn’t gonna leave power. But ever since then and since the [Access Hollywood] tape… and he survived that. Every time he’s done crazy s—t and gotten himself in trouble, I said ‘No, no. It’s not over.’”

Harris’s Interview Highlights and Public Reception

The discourse around Harris intensified after she and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, appeared in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash. This was her first interview since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on July 21, endorsing Harris. During the interview, Harris faced criticism for not addressing pressing topics like abortion, Ukraine, homelessness, the opioid crisis, and national debt. Maher sarcastically remarked about the interview, noting, “They always ask the stupidest question in the world, ‘What would you do on day one?'”

“It’s a very exciting time of year. It’s Labor Day. This is always, they say, this is when the race really starts, and it really did. We finally had an interview last night with Kamala Harris,” Maher commented. He found Walz’s presence to be an “emotional support VP,” noting its strangeness. Despite Maher’s doubts, he classified the Harris-Walz ticket as “boring” but necessary, contrasting it with Trump’s more sensational appeal.

Polling and Predictions

Harris’s policy on Gaza comes amidst a significant drop in Democratic support among Jewish voters, the lowest in over three decades. A Pew Research Center poll indicated that 65% of Jewish registered voters support Harris, while 35% prefer Trump. This polling paints a complex picture as Harris maintains her support for Israel, despite concerns from Republicans that liberal policies may embolden terrorists.

Maher discussed Israel’s alleged stealth operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon, highlighting the complexity and strategic nature of the situation. In closing, Maher reiterated his confidence in Harris’s eventual victory in the presidential debate against Trump, predicting a shift much like the downfall of Joe McCarthy.