Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #502: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Marianne Williamson
Aug 3, 2019
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries represents New York's 8th District and leads the House Democratic Caucus. Marianne Williamson is a best-selling author and former presidential candidate known for her spiritual insights. They discuss the complexities of political debates, address issues like police accountability and reparations, and critique the current healthcare landscape. They emphasize the need for a holistic approach to societal challenges and explore public fatigue over Trump's divisive impact, considering how Democrats can unify voters moving forward.
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Resist Twitter's Pull
- Resist the temptation to play to the hard left on Twitter.
- Focus on issues that resonate with the electorate to win votes.
Impeachment Stalemate
- The current impeachment process feels drawn out and less effective.
- A memo preventing presidential indictment should be reconsidered.
President Above the Law?
- The president is above the law in several ways, like ignoring subpoenas, executive privilege, and self-pardoning.
- This contradicts claims that no one is above the law.