Bill Maher says he could vote for JD Vance in 2028 and calls Democrats cowardly
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Bill Maher says he could vote for JD Vance in 2028 and calls Democrats cowardly

On ABC News's This Week on July 19, 2026, Bill Maher told host Jonathan Karl that his vote is 'in play' for the 2028 presidential election and that he could see himself voting for Vice President JD Vance if Democrats continue moving leftward. Maher criticized the Democratic Party as 'cowardly' and accused the Democratic Socialists of America of promoting policies he characterized as communist. He also predicted Democrats would perform well in the 2026 midterms but expressed concern about the party's direction heading into 2028.

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Bill Maher says 'yes' he could see himself voting for Vance in 2028
Maher's liberal credentials make Vance openness notable · neutral
The Hill
Maher slams Democrats, says he's open to voting for Vance in 2028
Maher echoing Trump's framing, noted past coziness with Trump · negative
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All three outlets report the same quotes, but The Hill emphasizes Maher echoing Trump's communist framing and his earlier coziness with Trump, while Newsmax foregrounds Democrats failing to stand up to radical voices, and the Examiner centers Maher's longstanding liberal credentials as context for the shift.
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HThe HillCENTER54d ago

“Maher slams Democrats, says he's open to voting for Vance in 2028”

WEWashington ExaminerRIGHT54d ago

“Bill Maher says 'yes' he could see himself voting for Vance in 2028”

NMNewsmaxRIGHT54d ago

“Bill Maher: Dems 'Cowardly'; Could Support Vance in 2028”

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The Hill noted Maher had dined with President Trump after his return to the White House and initially toned down criticism of Trump, which was itself criticized by other comedians
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