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Bill Maher Sparks Debate on Zohran Mamdani's Candidacy

10/26/2025

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On October 25, 2025, Bill Maher debated CNN's Kate Bedingfield about Zohran Mamdani.
Maher criticized Mamdani as a potential danger to the Democratic Party.
He cited ties to Uganda.
Bedingfield defended Mamdani, saying he could energize the party and counter fearmongering.
The discussion underscored a division within the Democratic Party over Mamdani's candidacy.

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Story summary

On October 25, 2025, Bill Maher debated CNN's Kate Bedingfield about Zohran Mamdani.
Maher criticized Mamdani as a potential danger to the Democratic Party.
He cited ties to Uganda.
Bedingfield defended Mamdani, saying he could energize the party and counter fearmongering.
The discussion underscored a division within the Democratic Party over Mamdani's candidacy.