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Jane Coaston: JD Thinks Trump Voters Are Stupid

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Miller, T. (2026, October 30). Jane Coaston: JD Thinks Trump Voters Are Stupid. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/jane-coaston-jd-thinks-trump-voters

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Jane Coaston criticizes Vice President Pence for fabricating a story about an emergency room visit, suggesting it was intended to appeal to what she perceives as the simplistic views of Trump voters. She also mentions President Trump's decision to reinstate canceled Midwest rallies and comments on early voting polls. The article is part of a podcast discussion that covers various political topics including Melania Trump’s press conference regarding Jeffrey Epstein, conservative media criticism, and Nicki Minaj’s support for Trump.

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The latest episode of Tim Miller's podcast "Bulwark Daily" criticizes Vice President Pence, suggesting his recent story about a trip to the emergency room was performative and aimed at voters he views as unintelligent. The podcast also mentions that President Trump reinstated canceled Midwest rallies despite previous concerns over racism. Additionally, it discusses positive polling data and early voting trends boosting Democratic optimism for upcoming elections.

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Jane Coaston: JD Thinks Trump Voters Are Stupid · assertive framing

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JD Thinks Trump Voters Are Stupid asserted

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Our vice president made up a confusing story about a trip to an emergency room because almost everything he does is a performative act to play to voters he thinks are dumb. asserted

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Our vice president made up a confusing story about a trip to an emergency room because almost everything he does is a performative act to play to voters he thinks are dumb. asserted

he → make → voters

Over at the White House, POTUS flip-flopped and un-canceled his Midwest rallies—so there will be more opportunities for the flat-out racism to keep flowing into Election Day. asserted

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fandom → keep → life

Jane Coaston joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. asserted

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Tim Miller’s Bulwark Daily is available wherever you get podcasts and on YouTube. asserted

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New shows drop each weekday afternoon. asserted

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If you like the show, leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ wherever you listen. asserted

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