Real Time with Bill Maher Overtime – Episode #613: Jonathan Lemire, Vivek Ramaswamy
Sep 24, 2022
Jonathan Lemire, a journalist and author of "The Big Lie," joins to delve into the urgent conversations around election integrity and the historical context of fraud claims in American politics. They tackle the complex landscape post-Trump's election, emphasizing the diverse threats to democracy. Discussions on the importance of voting reveal how partisanship undermines trust in institutions. They also confront the implications of Trump's actions on the peaceful transfer of power, warning against the escalating political tactics that threaten democratic norms.
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The Big Lie's Impact
- Trump's "Big Lie" about election fraud continues to impact US politics.
- It has led to voting restrictions and candidates refusing to concede potential losses.
Stacey Abrams and Election Denial
- Vivek Ramaswamy mentions Stacey Abrams as a Democrat who hasn't conceded her election loss.
- He draws a parallel with some Republicans' denial of Trump's loss.
False Equivalence
- Bill Maher criticizes the comparison between Stacey Abrams' actions and widespread Republican election denial.
- He argues the scale and impact are vastly different.