Overview
- On HBO's Real Time on Friday, Bill Maher called Michelle Obama's remark a logical fallacy and criticized what he labeled a "bad attitude."
- Former DNC chair Donna Brazile rejected the claim as "bullsh--t," saying polls show about 80% of Americans indicate they are ready to support a woman for president.
- Brazile and Maher pointed to past results, noting Hillary Clinton won 65.8 million votes to Donald Trump's 62.9 million in 2016 yet lost the Electoral College, and Kamala Harris won 75 million votes and 226 electoral votes in 2024 while losing to Trump.
- Obama made the "we ain't ready" comment at a Nov. 5 Brooklyn book-event discussion following Harris' defeat and reiterated she has no intention of running in 2028.
- In separate comments this week, Maher said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could be a "fantastic candidate" if she underwent some "deprogramming."