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Real Time with Bill Maher

Overtime – Episode #641: Donna Brazile, Adam Kinzinger

Nov 18, 2023
Engaging discussions revolve around the unpredictable Republican primary landscape, with candidates grappling under Trump's shadow. There’s a humorous look at the importance of pronouncing names correctly in politics, intertwined with debates on congressional integrity. The chat turns to quirky campaign finance scandals and their ramifications on political extremism. They tackle the complexities of political leadership perceptions, especially regarding Biden, and end with a light-hearted moment about Snoop Dogg's unexpected announcement to quit smoking.
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Quick takeaways

  • Candidates like DeSantis collapsing in polls due to emulating Trump's base.
  • Expulsion of George Santos highlights the need to denounce and confront extremism within the party.

Deep dives

Potential Candidates Dropping Out of Republican Presidential Primary

In the podcast, the hosts discuss the potential candidates who may drop out of the Republican presidential primary. They mention DeSantis, the Florida governor, as a candidate who is collapsing in the polls. It is noted that DeSantis made the mistake of trying to emulate Donald Trump and hoped to inherit his base, but Trump's strong presence in the party made it difficult. The hosts also mention the North Dakota governor, Ron Bergam, and Ace of Huston as potential candidates who may drop out.

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