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Bill Maher, defending his decision to dine with Trump, took a shot at Cory Booker’s speech, suggesting it accomplished little and was “into the wind” (left photo) But interesting polling data from Puck’s @peterhamby.bsky.social tonight on how Booker’s speech popped with Dem base (right)
Apr 16, 2025, 3:44 AM
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