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Bill Maher: Celebrity Endorsements Alienate Everyday Voters

1/20/2026

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Bill Maher, television comedian, criticized the Democratic Party for relying on celebrity endorsements in the 2024 election, arguing it alienated everyday Americans.
He argued that millionaire elitists, like celebrities, detracted from Kamala Harris's campaign, saying, "they just make it worse."
Maher noted Harris's campaign spent heavily on celebrity appearances and interviews, yet it did not translate into electoral success.

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Bill Maher, television comedian, criticized the Democratic Party for relying on celebrity endorsements in the 2024 election, arguing it alienated everyday Americans.
He argued that millionaire elitists, like celebrities, detracted from Kamala Harris's campaign, saying, "they just make it worse."
Maher noted Harris's campaign spent heavily on celebrity appearances and interviews, yet it did not translate into electoral success.