Bill Maher says he could vote Republican in 2028, a warning sign for Democrats as the party's left wing gains ground.

• Maher says his vote is in play mainly because Trump can't run again.
• His objection is the Democratic Socialists' platform and its talk of government taking over key industries.
• He got pushback that Trump is doing the same thing — taking government stakes in companies.
• Trump reportedly holds a piece of Intel and an AI company, treating government like a real estate deal.
• Both parties are now drifting toward direct state ownership of big businesses.

Outlook: Expect more fights over government stakes in private companies as the 2028 race takes shape.