Jane Coaston: JD Thinks Trump Voters Are Stupid
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Jane Coaston: JD Thinks Trump Voters Are Stupid

B1IntermediateOctober 30, 20261 hr 5 min
  • Politics

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. 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. Plus: Polls and early voting numbers are keeping the anxious optimism going, Melania's Epstein press conference in April makes a lot more sense now, a Bulwarky hero deliciously trolled Fox News, and is Nicki Minaj's MAGA fandom all about ge...

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If you want to learn more about the dressman, please visit our website. Did you know there are still Barb's? Like there are people being like,

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how dare you be mean to Nicki Minaj? And I'm like, what year is this? Are we still doing this? You're like the last Japanese soldier

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