During the "Overtime" segment of HBO's "Real Time," host Bill Maher expressed his reservations about California Governor Gavin Newsom's political stance, describing him as "too far left for me.
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Despite acknowledging that Newsom "has made some moves to the center," Maher insisted that these efforts are "not enough" for a successful presidential bid. Maher remarked, "hes not going to be president unless he moves to the center. But hes a politician, and I think he has that ability to."
According to Breitbart, Maher elaborated on Newsom's political journey, noting, "Hes having a momenthe bet big on this Prop 50. It was a risk. He has been a risk-taker from the beginning. Its why I always liked this guy." This acknowledgment of Newsom's boldness was tempered by Maher's repeated assertion that the governor's left-leaning policies are a hindrance to broader appeal. Maher stated, "He is too far left for me. I tell him it in person. I tell him on the air. He has got to move to the center."
The conversation took a critical turn when Bill O'Reilly interjected, claiming that Newsom "wrecked" California. While Maher disagreed with this assessment, he conceded, "yes, I agree, he is too far left for my taste." Maher further speculated on Newsom's political future, suggesting that "he looks like he is the frontrunner. Is he not the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, as of now?"
This discussion underscores the ongoing debate about the viability of progressive policies in national elections and the necessity for political figures to appeal to a broader electorate.
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