In a recent episode of "Real Time," Bill Maher, the show's host, expressed his views on President Joe Biden's decision to engage in a debate with former President Donald Trump.
Maher's comments suggest a belief that Biden's agreement to the debate is indicative of his faltering position in the political arena.
Maher stated, "To me, it says Biden knows he's losing. Cause else he wouldn't have agreed. Only the loser wants to debate." This statement implies that Maher perceives Biden's willingness to debate as a sign of desperation, a last-ditch attempt to regain lost ground.
Despite Biden's public dismissal of poll results, it appears that he is trailing behind in several key battleground states. Furthermore, Trump seems to be making inroads into states that have traditionally been Democratic strongholds.
Biden's decision to participate in the debate, according to Maher, is a desperate attempt to shift the political momentum in his favor. Maher questioned the timing of the debate, noting its unusual scheduling in the summer, "I've never seen a summer debate. Not for the Presidential elections. They're always in October right before the election. This one? June 27th? They haven't even had the convention yet."
The panel also touched upon the age of the candidates, with one member joking, "They're not getting any younger." The panel also discussed the possibility of Biden receiving pharmaceutical assistance, a topic that has been a subject of speculation.
Maher and his panel also speculated on the possibility of Biden being replaced if his performance in the debates does not improve his standing in the polls. Maher said, "After the last election it was 'Trump is finished.' A year later it was 'Well he's not going away.' Then it was, 'Uh oh, he could win again.' Now it seems like the consensus is almost 'Biden can't win.'"
Maher continued, "He is losing in all the swing states except Wisconsin, and by bigger and bigger numbers. Is it too late to switch out?" Maher's comments suggest a growing concern among Democrats about Biden's ability to secure a victory.
The panel also discussed the possibility of one of the candidates passing away before the election, with one member mentioning the "actuarial tables." Maher quickly added, "But we're not rooting for that."
The panel also speculated on potential replacements for Biden, mentioning California Governor Gavin Newsom. However, Newsom's track record in California could potentially deter voters.
As for the debates, Maher suggested that the only advantage Biden might have is the low expectations set for him. If Biden manages to show up and not make any major blunders, the media might declare him the winner. However, this would not address the larger issues plaguing Biden's campaign.
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