On Friday’s “Real Time,” Bill Maher took on Russell Brand and a big portion of the American public who don’t believe voting makes a difference. In response to the claim that the system is broken, Maher presented an alternative reality in which John McCain and Mitt Romney won the presidency. You can watch it above and share your point of view in the comments.

— Posted by Donald Kaufman

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