Bill Maher Rises From Despair And Celebrates Election Day Turnaround By His Fellow Travelers
deadline.comThe White House was said to be “giddy and gleeful” in the wake of Election Night’s surprisingly strong showing by Democrats.
But the administration has nothing on the mood of Bill Maher, as exhibited on Friday’s Real Time. A week after a downbeat Maher was ready to throw shovels of dirt on America while anticipating its demise at Republican hands, the comedian returned in a jubliant mood. “I haven’t had a text from Joe Biden in three days,” he said in his warmup. “I feel like he’s ghosted me.” Maher seemed amazed at the turn in fortunes, noting that Pennsylvania may have been the biggest surprise.
That’s the state where the polished Dr. Mehmet Oz “lost to a guy who dresses like the airline lost his luggage.” Noting that ex-President Donald Trump is suffering a backlash, with many now touting the 2024 prospects of Florida Gov.
Ron DeSantis, Maher jabbed, “Trump finally knows what it’s like to be traded in for a younger model.” The talk turned serious with Maher’s first guest, Colorado Gov.
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