John Oliver’s Emotional Plea to Voters: Back Kamala Harris to Avoid “A New Layer of Hell”

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John Oliver, known for his sharp wit and incisive commentary on HBO's *Last Week Tonight*, showed a rare emotional side during Sunday’s episode, urging reluctant voters to support Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s election. Fighting back tears, Oliver launched into an impassioned 10-minute monologue, voicing his support for Harris while addressing the stakes of the election with an intensity that underscored his deep concerns.

John Oliver's brilliant take on why he's voting for Kamala Harris. And he featured Georgia State Rep. Ruwa Romman. pic.twitter.com/6L8hhZl1Y7

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“What am I going to be feeling on Wednesday? And is there anything I’m going to wish I’d said right now?” he asked, acknowledging the gravity of the decision voters face. Oliver’s plea stemmed from his endorsement of Harris’s policy proposals, including expanded Medicare for long-term elder care, reproductive rights, and increased support for low-income Americans. He also referenced his past episodes this season, which highlighted the dangers of a potential second Trump term, especially in light of the policies outlined in Project 2025. “All of that is why a bunch of our stories this year have ended with me telling you to vote against Donald Trump,” he noted. “But to be clear, I am voting for Kamala Harris. And I think you should, too.”

 

Oliver directed his appeal to voters who may be disillusioned with the Biden administration’s stance on the Gaza conflict, recognizing the internal conflict this causes for some voters. “Look, I get why this is so difficult, and I know there are some who won’t vote for Harris under any circumstances because of this issue,” he said. Oliver acknowledged that Harris’s outreach to these voters has been inadequate, particularly criticizing the decision to have Bill Clinton speak to these concerns, which he found “felt a bit like bullying.”

 

He also highlighted Muslim and Arab voices, like Georgia State Rep. Ruwa Romman, who have wrestled with these same questions yet still supported Harris. Oliver played a clip from Romman, a Palestinian, explaining her decision to back Harris despite her frustrations. “It’s honestly worth watching the whole thing,” Oliver commented. Romman reportedly paired her Harris vote with a protest vote in a safely Democratic state, symbolizing a compromise to prevent Trump’s return to office.

 

Oliver stressed that while supporting Harris may be difficult for some, it’s better than enduring the alternative. “I know it’s hard to imagine things getting worse on this, but to be fair, Trump has always been one to roll up his sleeves, throw on a very unflattering vest, and dig us into a new layer of hell,” he said. The damage of a Trump second term, Oliver warned, would extend beyond the next four years, impacting any future progressive leaders. He also highlighted the potential for Trump to appoint new Supreme Court justices, cementing a conservative majority. “A Trump win would allow him to replace Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Sam Alito, ‘cementing a majority that would likely last for the rest of my life.’”

 

As Oliver’s voice quivered with emotion, he reflected on his own political journey, noting that politics often feels transactional rather than inspiring. He admitted he hadn’t wanted his first vote as a U.S. citizen to be for “Joe f—ing Biden,” but emphasized that “the struggle for justice isn’t just about what happens on Election Day. It’s a fight waged constantly, day in day out.” In his view, electing Harris would be one of those incremental steps toward justice, even if imperfect.

 

Ending his monologue on a lighter note, Oliver acknowledged that a Harris win would, at the very least, mean no longer having to worry about Trump’s potential influence. “Wouldn’t it be great to live in a world where he’s no longer an active threat? Just an annoyance,” he asked, imagining a future where Americans could move past the “orange, gaping-mouthed Trump in a fluorescent vest.”

 

In his final words, Oliver conveyed a simple yet heartfelt hope: “I want so badly to live in that world, and I hope everyone does everything in their power in the next 48 hours to make that world possible.”

 

Based on a report by Daily Beast 2024-11-04

 

 

 

[Tug]

Just gotta love John he can explain something really really ugly and dangerous when he’s done it leaves me hopeful and chuckling thanks 🙏 John you are the bomb!

[Snackbar]

The bloke’s a Murdoch mouthpiece 

[jippytum]

He won't be getting an invitation to the White house for the next four years. 

[Tug]

2 minutes ago, jippytum said:

He won't be getting an invitation to the White house for the next four years. 

Why Harris doesn’t have anything against him 

[john donson]

showed his true colors when insulted people who did not take the c shot for whatever reason, even valid one's

[newbee2022]

1 hour ago, john donson said:

showed his true colors when insulted people who did not take the c shot for whatever reason, even valid one's

Is it too disillusioned if someone got a brain and share facts with you?

[Eric Loh]

7 hours ago, Social Media said:

Ending his monologue on a lighter note, Oliver acknowledged that a Harris win would, at the very least, mean no longer having to worry about Trump’s potential influence. “Wouldn’t it be great to live in a world where he’s no longer an active threat? Just an annoyance,” he asked, imagining a future where Americans could move past the “orange, gaping-mouthed Trump in a fluorescent vest.”

Amen to that and yes Harris will win and banish the wannabe dictator to the garbage bin.