Susan Rice: Vote Like Your Life Depends on It

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In an episode of Tim Miller’s podcast "The Bulwark Daily," Susan Rice warns that Americans face greater dangers due to President Donald Trump's policies, including his approach to the Middle East and AI development. Rice urges voters not to be complacent despite favorable polls and stresses the importance of voting. The discussion also includes insights from Democratic strategist Jackie Rosa on reaching Latino voters in South Texas during the midterms.
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In an interview with Tim Miller on The Bulwark Daily, Susan Rice warns that Americans face increased danger due to President Donald Trump's policies, including his involvement in the Middle East and support for AI technology. Rice also criticizes Trump for making a deal with Putin, who is aiding Iran in threatening American lives. Despite favorable polling numbers, Rice urges Democrats not to be complacent and stresses the importance of voting in the upcoming midterms. Additionally, Democratic strategist Jackie Rosa discusses the electoral situation in South Texas and advises on how to engage Latino voters effectively.

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Miller, T. (2026, October 13). Susan Rice: Vote Like Your Life Depends on It. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/susan-rice-vote-like-your-life-depends

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Americans NORP · 3× Donald Trump PERSON · 2× Jackie Rosa PERSON · 2× Susan Rice PERSON · 2× The Bulwark Daily ORG · 2× Democratic NORP · 1× Iran GPE · 1× Putin PERSON · 1× Rice PERSON · 1× Tim PERSON · 1×

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Plus, Democratic strategist Jackie Rosa checks in from South Texas on the electoral landscape there and offers up some advice on how Dems should talk to Latino voters.
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Susan Rice: Vote Like Your Life Depends on It · assertive framing

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Susan Rice: Vote Like Your Life Depends on It Americans are living in a more dangerous world now because of Donald Trump. asserted
Americans → vote → Trump
Americans are living in a more dangerous world now because of Donald Trump. asserted
Americans → live → Trump
And in his desperation over the midterms, he's cut a sinister deal with Putin, the very same man helping Iran to kill Americans. asserted
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Rice tells Tim this is not the time to be complacent over the good polling numbers. asserted
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Plus, Democratic strategist Jackie Rosa checks in from South Texas on the electoral landscape there and offers up some advice on how Dems should talk to Latino voters. asserted
Dems → check → voters
Susan Rice and Jackie Rosa join Tim Miller. asserted
Rice → join → Miller
We want to hear from you. asserted
We → want → you
Tim Miller’s Bulwark Daily is available wherever you get podcasts and on YouTube. asserted
you → get → YouTube
New shows drop each weekday afternoon. asserted
shows → drop → ?
If you like the show, leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ wherever you listen. asserted
you → like → comment
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