On a recent episode of The View, Joy Behar, a longtime presence in daytime talk, had a heated moment with ABC News Political Director Rick Klein. The tense exchange occurred after Klein made a lighthearted remark suggesting that Behar consider a different job, which sparked a lively debate.

The discussion began when Ana Navarro pointed out shifting poll trends, highlighting how Republicans had gained traction earlier in the summer but were losing momentum after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Behar jumped in, pressing Klein with a direct question about whether journalists are following up on Republican solutions to gas prices.

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Known for her no-nonsense style, she emphasized the importance of asking pointed questions for a fuller picture. Klein, in response, jokingly offered Behar a job on the spot. Behar, however, brushed off the comment, continuing her focus on the political issues at hand.

Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin suggested Behar make a guest appearance on Klein’s show, to which he jokingly extended a standing invitation. Smiling, Behar steered the conversation back to the topic of politics.

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Despite turning 80 this month, Behar shows no signs of slowing down. She recently dismissed retirement rumors by signing a new contract and reaffirming her commitment to The View, where she remains the only original panelist from its 1997 debut. She expressed her pride in the show’s success, emphasizing its position as the top-rated daytime program.

In her absence from the panel, Behar’s co-hosts celebrated her 80th birthday on-air, with Whoopi Goldberg extending warm birthday wishes. Reflecting on her journey, Behar recalled her brief departure from the show in 2013, a decision she still finds puzzling, though she later returned triumphantly in 2015.

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This exchange with Rick Klein underscores Behar’s enduring passion for tough conversations and her significant role in daytime television.