Bill Maher Says Democrats Accept Faith Only if It Isn’t Jewish as 80% View Israel Unfavorably
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 22
Bill Maher Says Democrats Accept Faith Only if It Isn’t Jewish as 80% View Israel Unfavorably
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 22
Summary
Bill Maher said on "Real Time" that public religiosity is acceptable in the Democratic Party "as long as that faith isn’t Jewish," during a discussion of Texas Democrat James Talarico’s outspoken Christianity.
Dana Bash replied, "Well, you said it," and Maher doubled down, saying the remark was true as he cast the party as applying a double standard on religion.
Pew data cited in the segment showed 80% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents now view Israel unfavorably, up from 53% in 2022; 41% of Republicans held a negative view.
The comment landed amid broader criticism of Democrats’ Israel stance, including recent backlash over 103 House Democrats voting to cut funding and claims anti-Israel sentiment is gaining traction in the party.