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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“Maher slams Democrats, says he's open to voting for Vance in 2028”
“Bill Maher says 'yes' he could see himself voting for Vance in 2028”
“Bill Maher: Dems 'Cowardly'; Could Support Vance in 2028”