Bill Maher Warns Democrats Of Irrelevance Over Woke Politics

Bill Maher, a self-described old-school liberal, has warned the Democratic Party that its continued embrace of 'woke' cultural policies and identity politics risks rendering it politically irrelevant. On his Club Random podcast, Maher argued that true believers in far-left causes, such as defunding the police and prioritizing race, have created a cult-like following that alienates mainstream voters. He urged Democrats to move toward centrism and shed what he calls 'woke baggage,' differentiating liberalism's goal of a colorblind society from the current focus on race and identity. Maher criticized the party's failure to distance itself from its most radical elements and suggested that a more centrist approach could make them more appealing to Americans, especially those disillusioned by Donald Trump. His comments followed a recent meeting with Trump, after which he described the former president as 'gracious' and 'effective' despite previous disagreements. Maher's critiques have sparked debate within the party about its future direction and strategy.