Thanks for saying it Michael. I am sick and tired of continual campaigning. As soon as one election is over, another starts.

His comment about the length of these campaigns was so on point as well as the inequality of the economy

These fools acting like they are middle class

Corporate greed while employees get small pay checks. Tiny or no bonuses

He is his fathers twin!! 🥹💜

6:19 people lose their self worth when they see themselves working 40 to 60 hours to live . All the while people can set behind a table and talk for an hour a day on a TV show can make millions telling them how bad their lives are . 😆

That's true, Mr. Douglas, no more middle class. More and more people are living pay check to pay check.

4:34 I’m sorry Alyssa, but “TWO” paycheck away from financial insolvency???? Most people right now are one trip away to the mechanic from going completely bankrupt.

Just recently, whoopi was saying that young ppl don't work hard. Now she's saying ppl can't afford to live. Make up your mind

Let’s see how quickly the rats jump ship now that Clooney has come out and said Joe must go.

I appreciate how Mike Douglas didn’t gaslit us, but was honest about the Presidential race. Saying “Shut up, and get behind Biden” isn’t going to work this time.

I work in a financial institution in a small town. The issue is lack of financial education and discipline. I watch people do dumb things with their money all day long. They don’t invest because of fear they will lose it. So they leave it in a low paying checking account while smart people put $50 or $100 a month into an index mutual fund. Then in 40 years the checking account people have nothing and the investors have a million in a ROTH. This isn’t republicans or democrats. This is basic financial education 101.

As a nurse I have an uncommon clinical specialty, geriatric psychiatry. I know that if Biden does have Parkinson's it's his medication causing those episodes. The medication for Parkinson's causes a special type of side effect called "parkinsonian". Look it up. It raises dopamine in the body and when this is raised in other occurrences it means people have schizophrenia, or bipolar, but it's raised when people become psychotic. If they lower the dose too much he can't walk, but always ride the line of "almost too much" to maximize being able to use his muscles. Look up L dopa, psychosis and Parkinson's disease. The medication makes you crazy. That's why they are hiding it. He's having brief periods of medication induced psychosis and that's why it seems to clear up the next day. They simply titrate the dose lower.

The best revenge is NOT to be like your enemy Marcus Aurelius

Finally, talking about what real everyday Americans are struggling with.

I wish someone would realize if Biden steps down that it is not going to change things, it will make the party look weak and unsettled. People who vote regardless will continue to, these undecided voters, and the non voters will stay that way regardless.

I’m 72. Doing without the extras, worrying about next months bills and getting behind were a fact of life when bringing up our children. We didn’t look to blame anything or anybody. We made it through with perseverance and a lot of spaghetti. I know there are people REALLY struggling but I have to say that as a whole, society is very spoiled. In my day tripping was a whole different thing, but now SO MANY just hop on a plane to anywhere. Now the average person thinks 2 vacations a year is not enough. Our 3 children are doing so much better than we did. The stories about no Tuna in the tuna casserole etc still bind us today. If there is love there is light. Ana just did a short on this sic media frenzy about Biden so why do you continue. Once he said he’s staying in you all should get behind him. He gave permission for his doctor to give medical info. He’s fine. Back off for Jesse sakes.

I'm not a Trump fan, but I wouldn't call anyone who's been in DC since 1972 a wonderful guy. Career politicians on both sides are a large part of the problem.

Whoopi is so delusional

Tired of multi millionaire Hollywood elites telling me they understand the struggle of the middle class. I want a middle class analyst telling me the pain we all feel.

They are still talking about this? There were other candidates in the primary…we the people chose Biden. Does our vote not count?

Miss him from streets of San Francisco and romancing the stone

Love Michael Douglas😊

funny - Whoopi is usually so quick to respond to any discussion of people struggling in the modern economy by dismissing it and claiming that the world is the same today as it was in the 90s. Sunny, though, remains consistent - basically apathetic to hearing about the poor and trying to shift it towards identity politics.

"COUNTRY FIRST PARTY SECOND" KIER STARMER UK

Whoopi doesn’t understand that to govern you have to win.

I can’t even believe this show is still allowed to air. It’s done way more harm at division than any other show. Smh.

I believe a reason for the extreme increase of goods and services stems from the scarcity during the pandemic. Many companies increased the prices and now continue to keep the prices elevated.

Very nice to see Mikeal Douglas.

As Trump voters, we want Biden to stay in the race.

Douglas, who held a fundraiser for Biden in April, expressed sympathy for the president, praising his decades in office, but he also said he’s “concerned” following his performance at last month’s CNN debate with Donald Trump. Subsequent interviews by Biden have only led for further calls for him to step down. One of the voices on the left to add themselves to the chorus of those voices on Wednesday is George Clooney, also a big supporter and activist for Democrats. Clooney published an op-ed on Wednesday calling for Biden to be replaced for November’s election, echoing a point made by numerous other Democrats, including strategist James Carville and filmmaker Michael Moore.

You know, when Michael Douglas said everyone has to be responsible for voting in their local elections this makes me realize that the focus on people not turning out for the President has nothing to do with messaging about the local/state elections people are witnessing. All these people that want to sit at home because of the President will be sitting at home on local/state too, and that is not Biden’s fault but the fault of those that aren’t voting, don’t believe in voting, and those who aren’t encouraging those uncertain voters to vote for what they hear them complain about. Local and state are on the table more now than ever, and this will drive people to the polls regardless of Biden’s enthusiasm people see in a poll

51 million people saw what they saw. Can’t rewrite this

What is this new documentary? I wanna watch it

falling down was a very underrated film

I love Whoopi Goldberg and always have but she's absolutely killing me when it comes to her loyalty to Biden. We can't have blinders on for our friends. It's too crucial right now.

Alyssa do you have a candidate? You are always picking in Biden are you sure if just because of his age or is it about his vp?

I'd like to know if we were energy independent when that lady filled her truck up for $43. 🤔

Get out of here Whoopi! What else do you need to see? You’re gonna support him until we’re all living with trump as emperor?

Whoopie has no idea how it is to work hard and pay for what you work for. Can’t stand her.

Funny he says people are struggling under THIS administration

Where were all these people before Primary? Where were all these people 2 years ago? People should have talked to Biden about stepping down, right after he won the first term. Fighting Trump/GOP/SCOTUS fascism requires proactive planning and being on the offense before your enemy. GOP/SCOTUS fascist planning started decades ago in 60s with Southern Strategy and Nixon.

Hard to make ends meet when the cost of everything keeps going up. Food, gas, daycare, housing. But the gov't keeps telling me the economy is great and I'm doing fine. I don't feel fine.

I hate to tell you but I have worked my fingers to the bone and my hair is blonde my eyes are blue and my race is white. I struggle everyday and it bothers me that. It always seems to be other races that are the only ones struggling. I do not have a white privilege as you say. Biden has made it even harder for everyone.

Michael Douglas has never known the middle class. He’s as old as Biden and he looks and acts it, I’m not watching all these programs anymore. I want to think for myself and do NOT want Trump to win.

view witch bullies talk unity lolllllllll

I think it's horrible that no one is asking the convicted felon over and over again to step down. It's all on Biden now. Fair is fair. They both should step down and we need to start over

The problem with economics is that there is not one single calculation on the economy that accurately portrays individuals and families. It's all about business. When economic measures are calculated for the individual (e.g., employment), economists deliberately skew the results by REMOVING the total people who "gave up looking" for a job. This system has failed us. Businesses, lobbyists, and the ultra-wealthy are not only responsible, but they are completely UNamerican for doing this to us.

We need to take into account that the folks sitting at this table are wealthy. They don’t know the struggle of the average American, but I appreciate Alyssa’s acknowledgment of the struggle to live paycheck to paycheck.

What happened to sharp as a tack?

I don't think these people know what it's like to live paycheck to paycheck or not be able to pay for health issues!

I stand with Whoopi. I am fully committed to supporting and campaigning for President Biden. Let’s now turn our attention to positive impact of President Biden’s accomplishments. Thank you. 💙🧘🏼‍♂️

oh my god he looks 90 now

As President I would try very hard to get a (( 1 item,1 tax )) law passed within my first year as President/from the beginning!! In other words when you buy something brand new and pay tax for it,that will be the only time THAT ITEM will be taxed,EVERRRR!! It may be online and pass from person to person or at yard sales or in Antique stores or wherever!! No more OVER TAXATION B.S!!

Joy's right it started with Reagan

whoopie gonna call out on November 6th 🤣😂.

Sunny looked at ALYSSA LIKE girl it’s your fault lmaaaoooo

We are still feeling the effects from COVID. My family is middle class. We have to be careful and there's nothing wrong with that. People don't have patience and want it all. I am a middle class, hispanic and do not play into the negativity. What one focuses on you create. Media needs to drop this. He did call trump a liar.

We are living in another gilded age. What happed not long after that? The Great Depression.

Trickle down economics where the wealthy get wealthier and the rest of us suffer. Make America great again by taxing the rich. Vote Blue 💙🇺🇸

Multi millionaires talking about the middle class is peak late stage capitalism comedy

I think I'd rather hear about the people with concerns about how they're going to feed their children or how they're going to pay their rent instead of the current concerns of people who really I have no concerns except what pair of socks are going to wear today for one time only .. give it a rest with rich and famous and have some consideration for the disappearing middle class ..

They blame Muslims too, Joy. Not a peep about that tho.

Invite Clooney on the show

Finally someone is talking about this!!!!

The economic issues discussed here didn't start 4 years or even 8. The pandemic has made it worse as it sparked inflation and expanded corporate greed. The near zero interest rate cuts prior to 2021 as played a role in inflation.

This show is still on the air???

Remember when Sunny said, "Believe all women" until Joe Biden was accused by Tara Reade?

The same is occurring in Australia, where we, too, are only one paycheck away from family economic collapse and homelessness.

it is not only about money - sense of secure life, keeping freedom, peace of mind all help I remember a travel vlogger talk about smiles on people's faces even if they are very poor by our standards

Actor Michael Douglas, a longtime supporter of Joe Biden who hosted a Hollywood fundraiser for the president in April, said on The View today that he is “deeply, deeply concerned” about Biden’s prospects in light of the recent debate. Asked to comment on George Clooney‘s New York Times op-ed calling for Biden to step aside, Douglas said, “I think it’s a valid point. I’m deeply, deeply concerned. I mean, especially it’s difficult because the Democrats have a big bench, they’ve got a lot of heavy hitters, a lot of talent. And I do worry because with the debate…I mean, it was relatively simple: First of all, they should have just told the president to stand up, put a little make up on for the debate and then where to look, and just don’t deal with all of your facts - just deal with [Trump’s] lies.”

This discussion of the financial situation of everyday Americans changing over time and then contributing to division is a bit scattered and missing the key bits of information that the American People should have: WHY and HOW did we get here? This horrendous gap between the stock market growth and everyday American wages was not always the case. So, when did it start and what were specific policies that led to the worsening and improvement of the financial health of everyday Americans? For instance, college education used to be much cheaper because colleges charged less and States subsidized more. When were wages better? Could it be when effective collective bargaining was more prevalent, the minimum wage was higher, and worker protections were stronger? Could it be when the tax code actually taxed the wealthiest among us much higher (and yet the wealthy's everyday lives were unchanged)? When we were less polarized, could it be before the loss of local newspapers, 24-hour cable news, and "The Longest Grift" (read Joe Conason's book on how influential members of the "conservative" movement used fear/hate/scapegoating to convince people to send them money)? The ruining of the American middle class was INTENTIONAL. Those who starved and destroyed what little social safety net we had and then blamed everyone else but the actual perpetrators did this on purpose, because desperate people have little bandwidth to stay informed and push back against the powerful. Desperate people are easier to control. So, View, inoculate your audience against the con-artists and anti-democracy forces by pointing out the long-practiced ways anti-democratic forces make people turn against their neighbors and fall for "charismatic" dictators. And then look to the UK and to a less degree France for how we reject these people who want to send us backward into feudal times.

Thank you Michael. You knew my fatehr when you were maybe 17 at Dartmouth College. I was very young then… but have admired you everf sense. Thank you for all you do.

Who has Been in charge for the last 3 years 😅😅

He's right, middle class disappearing, costs up, sunni goes blaming racism for everything, always

"YOU CAN HAVE EXCUSES OR YOU CAN HAVE RESULTS....YOU CAN'T HAVE BOTH " RED NOTICE

My life of Perpetual Surprise, as narrated by David Bowman: * Passes parking lot * “My god! - It’s full of cars!” * Drives through Vegas * “My god! - It’s full of bars!” * Falls into Louisiana bayou * “My god! - It’s full of gars!” * Finds dead bird * “My god! - It’s full of SARS!” * Travels to Cuba * “My god! - It’s rolled cigars!” * Visits Medical Museum Basement Level * “My god! - it’s ghoulish jars!” * Watches The Martian * “My God! - Some Tool on Mars!” * Watches Pirates of The Carribbean * “My god! - It’s full of YARRHS!” * Watches Scarface * ”My God! - It’s full of … well … scars!” * Goes to Metallica koncert * “My god! - It’s full of Lars!” * Enters Red Light District. * “My god! - It’s full of arse!” * Goes to Russia * “My god! - It’s full of Czars!” * Follows American Election * “My god! - it’s full-on farce!”

Unreal, I thought he was Spartacus!

Tax the richest people. Bernie Sanders has made this point for decades! Also, vote blue.

Sonny needs to get to the point faster -- her questions always begin with a preamble that wastes the guest time and bores us to death -- just ask the question!!!

That sunny woman always brings up race at any time 😂

At this point, I believe Whoopie is fighting against ageism. She is getting older and she don't like the fact that things are changing, and her fight to keep Biden in is like she wins for her aging.

Whoopi couldn't name the high cost of anything other than taxes, Lol! At least she's not telling Millennials and Zoomers to stop eating avocado toast! 😂😂😂

Gen X’s refusal to grow up and to LEAD has brought us here

He's the smartest and most talented on that stage. The hosts try to act intelligent and engaging with Douglas but are a bunch of ill-prepared buffoons.

is it me or is Michael Douglas slurring his words a little? Courage is Biden admitting he need to pass the baton.

Whoopi is so annoying, always interrupting like a petulant child

Agree With Whoopi 👏👏 Joe Biden 2024 if Joe Biden Considers Stepping Down Then I would like to See Hillary , Harris Ticket 🎟

They need to take that show off of tv

Im soooo sick of whoopie pleaseeeeeee go into something thats not politics

George Clooney believes we should NOT VOTE for the candidate who poops his pants, unlike someone we know.

Outlaw corporations owning single family homes. That will lower the cost of living drastically for Americans

It goes back farther than Reagan? Michael Douglas said since 1980, stocks have increased far more in value than the average wage. Ronald Reagan was first elected President in 1980. How does that go back farther than 1980?

If Trump wins, look for a flag over the US Capital Bldg which reads "Trump Tower"

I love Whoopi's joke when she said at the end she still needs time to see that Biden is not doing his job. That was funny Whoopi -----> Ha Ha Ha

Americans aren't two paychecks away from disaster. The answer is credit cards, overdrafts, remortgaging, loans etc. People will use all of those options before they face disaster.

These people are nuts lol

I pray for Biden to stay in the race 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Leave it to Sunny Hostin to play the race card in an economic conversation

Mama always said, "Eat your vegetables, just don't vote for one."