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Bill Maher took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz during his Friday night episode of “Real Time,” following their recent CNN interview. Maher offered a mix of praise and scathing critique, reflecting his complex reaction to their performance.
Maher started by acknowledging Harris’ overall solid performance in the interview, noting that her handling of questions about former President Trump’s racially charged remarks was commendable. He described her response as “straightforward” and a refreshing break from typical political evasiveness. Despite this, Maher criticized Harris for her responses on substantive issues, particularly her previous stance on fracking. He expressed frustration over her failure to directly address her past position, which had previously supported a fracking ban.
The host’s ire was also directed at Governor Walz, whom he accused of dishonesty. Maher questioned Walz’s credibility, remarking on his tendency to present himself as a regular guy while masking political dishonesty. “No, you don’t speak like a normal person. You’re just like all politicians, evading the truth,” Maher said. He was also critical of the interview’s dynamic, poking fun at Walz’s passive role beside Harris, describing it as reminiscent of a “married couple” commercial.
Maher’s humor and frustration extended to Harris’s recurring mention of a “new way forward.” He found it odd for her to repeatedly invoke this theme while serving in the current administration, suggesting a disconnect between her rhetoric and the realities of her position.
In sum, Maher’s commentary combined sharp critique with satirical humor, underscoring his discontent with political evasiveness and the broader disconnect between politicians’ promises and their actions.