The Bulwark Podcast Angie Craig and Glenn Thrush: Don’t Be Called Weak Sauce
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Sep 24, 2025 
Angie Craig, a U.S. Representative from Minnesota and Senate candidate, discusses the importance of messaging on agricultural policy and how Democrats can reconnect with rural voters by focusing on affordability and safety. She highlights the impact of tariffs on farmers and argues against Republican blame for rising healthcare costs. Glenn Thrush, a New York Times reporter, provides insights into Trump's pressure on the DOJ, detailing the political implications of personnel changes and the challenges prosecutors face in maintaining integrity amidst political interference.
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Craig’s Background: Winning In Red Territory
- Angie Craig won a heavily Republican House seat in 2018 and has repeatedly defended it against large spending from GOP challengers.
- She and her wife have been married nearly 20 years and raised four sons, two now with families.
Stand Firm On Health Subsidies
- Don’t be a "cheap date" — resist caving to quick deals that sacrifice core protections like ACA subsidies.
- Fight in the Senate to defend constituents from higher health costs and preserve democratic norms.
Visible Cost Hikes Become Political Leverage
- Republican policies are already driving health-care costs up and people will see the price increases in their 2025 notices.
- That visible pain makes the political case against Republicans easier to win without abstract arguments.