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Maher admits he’s worried ‘Republicans are going to steal the issue’ of pot legalization from Dems

June 4, 2022 | | Print Article

Comedian and political talk show host Bill Maher got “real” with former Attorney General Eric Holder over the legalization of pot.

HBO “Real Time” host and outspoken pot supporter Maher predicted that Republicans would “steal” the legalization of marijuana from Democrats as their new hot button issue.

“Why isn’t Biden pushing for federal legalization of marijuana?” Maher asked Holder during the “Overtime” segment Friday released on YouTube.

“I think it’s probably something we ought to do given the fact that it is something that would have great political benefit. And also, deals with the reality, people are using marijuana, it’s being legalized in states,” Holder noted.


(Video Credit: HBO)

“I’ve heard that,” Maher interjected as the audience laughed.

“Our drug policy needs to catch up with what the reality is. Marijuana is still a schedule 1 drug, it’s ridiculous,” Holder said as Maher concurred.

“Republicans are gonna steal the issue. I think eventually,” Maher said. “I mean, someone like John Boehner works for a marijuana company now. I mean, it could be one of those freedom issues. And, of course, Republicans smoke lots of pot, too.”

“Not enough,” Holder disagreed.

“They need to mellow out just a little more,” he added.

Maher referenced legislation that passed the House of Representatives but was opposed by Republicans because it has “too much stuff about equity in there.”

“Now I understand the impetus to want to, like, for example, if you’re gonna have new businesses that are legal in the marijuana field, yeah, they probably should go to the people who suffered the most during the drug war,” the HBO star said. “Republicans, of course, are saying this is a deal-breaker.”

“What do you want, half a loaf?” Maher asked. “If they said okay, no equity, is it better to have the law passed or changed or is it better to hold out for equity?”

Holder thought it would be preferred to have the law changed instead of holding out for equity.

“It’s better to have the law changed,” Holder asserted. “And as I said, deal with the societal reality that we have and, you know, and try to make it as equitable as you possibly can, but I wouldn’t want to stop the movement that I think makes sense for the sake of equity.”

Social media was divided on the issue with many fed up with waiting for federal legislation to legalize the plant in all 50 states.

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11 thoughts on “Maher admits he’s worried ‘Republicans are going to steal the issue’ of pot legalization from Dems”

  1. So Pelosi’s husband just got picked up for DUI. Now the Democrats want him to drive drunk and high! Makes sense to me!

    Let’s go Brandon.

  2. What is there to steal?
    The golden egg for the gov that will get billions in tax!

  4. In Las Vegas last year there were over 5,000 speeding tickets given for driving over 100mph. It is suggested the legalization of marijuana was to blame.

  5. “Just because” is not a good reason to legalize anything!Just because a lot of states are approving, just because a lot of people use it (I use CBD daily), can also be used for so many things so all becomes laws by majority instead of by representation & Federalist Constitutional law. Rule by masses ends up like China, Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, VN and so many others. Start out as “democracy or socialist democracy, then the mob turns on the masses, ensues into mob rule, then to control the mob, comes the dictator, fuher, or whatever the next term for tyrant is going to be.
    If there is legitimat reason, solid research & proof about the SAFE common use of MJ, then so be it, but I for one, don’t like the idea of a bunch of stoned people loose on our roads & streets. Let’s look at and vet Colorado and other states that have legalized 1st, then make educated, studied law, not “just because”.

    1. Sounds like you’re paranoid and need to get so drunk you can’t see straight, think straight, talk straight, or walk straight (none of which is even possible with marijuana). But at least you won’t be breaking any laws.

      I’m guessing everything you “know” about marijuana comes from countless propagandists who have never tried it themselves and yet still somehow “know” all about it.

  6. The fact that Maher still identifies with the despicable dem party says it all, as, his belated criticisms of the dems are just deflections to try to gain conservative approval, and, viewers. Not going to work, Maher, as, we know who you are!

  7. Data now shows that most, if not all, mass shootings by “crazy” people can be linked to Psychosis caused by use of high TCH strength (now legal in many states) marijuana.

    1. And data can be manipulated to show whatever the manipulators want it to show just as msm talking heads present lies and opinions as facts to manipulate and control the thinking of their Useful Idiots.

  8. The Republicans will be missing out on a golden opportunity to stick it to the Demokkkrats if they don’t start pushing for legalization.

    1. So far legalization hasn’t been that stellar in my opinion but what do I know I’ve only smoked the finest for 55yrs.

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