Bill Maher criticized former Vice President Kamala Harris for blaming others in her new memoir while reflecting on her own shortcomings and the failure of her presidential campaign.
During a recent episode of “Real Time with Bill Maher,” he suggested that Harris’s memoir could have been better titled “Everyone Sucks Except Me.” Maher worked on her campaign for a brief period, specifically “107 Days.”
“She only had 107 days to win. Sure, with 75 million people backing her, and a chance that really wasn’t Trump,” Maher pointed out, highlighting the circumstances surrounding her campaign.
Harris entered the race after then-President Joe Biden exited the presidential race in July 2024, wielding a substantial $1.5 billion campaign fund.
She enjoyed endorsements from numerous celebrities and the support of various former presidents.
Ultimately, Harris lost to Donald Trump, struggling both in the electoral college and the popular vote, and accruing about $20 million in campaign debt.
“In those 107 days, it feels like nothing was her fault,” Maher quipped. “Biden is likely to disappoint her by not resigning soon enough for her liking.”
In her book, she mentioned plans to reach out to California Governor Gavin Newsom for support. However, Newsom apparently ignored her calls because he was “hiking,” which Maher humorously recounted, noting he didn’t even respond properly.
Harris expressed that Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was her preferred choice for running mate, but lamented that America wasn’t prepared for both a Black female president and a gay vice president. “If I were just a straight white guy, I might have had a better chance,” she reflected.
In her narrative, Harris described an elaborate platter of cupcakes inscribed with “Madame President” set to mark the election watch party. Unfortunately, those decorations were removed before reaching staff following the campaign’s outcome.
Maher likened this to a scene straight out of a romantic comedy, adding his own commentary on how the dynamics of public figures can shift unexpectedly.
He also remarked on how the silence among male hosts, like Jimmy Kimmel during his temporary suspension, demonstrated the pressures faced in the media landscape. “I mean, five days without a word? That’s something,” Maher noted.
