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Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that “there’s no chance I would support the Republican Party” ahead of the November midterm elections, dismissing the political affiliation he’s defended as a pundit for decades, including as one of Fox News Channel’s most popular hosts.

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[–] Headofthebored@lemmy.world 95 points 1 month ago (5 children)

I don't think that many people here give a shit what he does. He's never been any kind of friend to you or me, and forgive me if I don't think he's starting now. He's probably just looking for a new angle to cause division in working class people. That has always been his moral free hobby and paycheck.

[–] unemployedclaquer@sopuli.xyz 13 points 1 month ago

I don't want to give him any platform, just keep a little bit of observation in that direction

[–] redsand@infosec.pub 7 points 1 month ago

With Tucker remember. He doesn't care about the money, he's a fundie, Swanson foods. He does this for him.

[–] Archer@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

I bet the Republican Party isn’t racist enough for him

[–] cmbabul@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Tucker isn’t on anyone’s side but Tucker’s. If he does damage against maga and the GOP I’ll be happy he did but he can still go eat a tire

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[–] kurmudgeon@lemmy.world 67 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (6 children)

I'm sorry, Tucker. Your bullshit helped us get into the mess we're in. You can't slither your way away from the cesspool of society that you've built up and groomed for 7 years on Faux News.

[–] Archer@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] kurmudgeon@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Thanks. Corrected.

[–] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

All the MAGA grifters are trying to distance themself from the fuck show of MAGA.

[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yup.

The MAGAsphere's ability to make money off stupid people is nearing an end. They're looking for the next grift.

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[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 6 points 1 month ago

he's wealthy and white, he's not having problems.

[–] Geobloke@aussie.zone 5 points 1 month ago

To paraphrase Ye and Jay Z, "who gonna stop him?"

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[–] Gust@piefed.social 40 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Honestly I'm happy to hear this. My dad watches his show and as much as he denies it, tends to parrot whatever carlson says. I guess we'll see if his audienceship survives the changing political party

[–] mirshafie@europe.pub 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Is there any chance that the Republican party will shift away from MAGA and toward Tucker?

[–] Gust@piefed.social 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Probably. IME the average low info conservative voter blindly trusts their favorite propagandists, so I think it's very meaningful and good when those propagandists try to jump off the sinking ship. Not in the sense that I suddenly trust them or think they're good people, but I'm also not so high on my own moral purity that I'm going to reject it or pretend it doesn't benefit me and my worldview.

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[–] Janx@piefed.social 38 points 1 month ago

Sure, why not. You've already done the damage...

[–] xSikes@feddit.online 33 points 1 month ago

Cool but he’s still a low life piece of shit

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 31 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)
[–] SarcasticMan@lemmy.world 25 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This opportunistic shill would sell his kids to the butcher if it meant he could get a few more minutes of attention.

[–] UPGRAYEDD@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

He will backtrack as soon as its in his own intrest.

[–] HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.com 24 points 1 month ago

Soooo…the nazi party then?

[–] historicaldocuments@lemmy.world 18 points 1 month ago (2 children)

There is no louder whining than a right winger realizing that the good ole' boy network they spent so much time trying to worm their way into won't have them.

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[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 18 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Trying to save himself. Won't work, you're a permanent, charter member of The List.

We won't forget, and there will be no mercy, redemption, or forgiveness.

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[–] Star@lemmy.blahaj.zone 16 points 1 month ago

I don't believe him.

[–] Reygle@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I wish he'd no longer convert oxygen to carbon dioxide

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[–] bangupjobasusual@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Hundred bucks says he runs under a new far right label

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)
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[–] kinther@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Either that or Libertarian

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[–] droniecarp@lemmy.zip 14 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Who gives a fuck about this idiot.

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[–] wuffah@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Tucker Carlson says he’ll no longer support the Republican Party.

And I support legislation to secure the taxpayer-funded regulatory framework that implements the weekly maintenance required to keep Tucker Carlson’s facial butthole superglued shut.

Both of these statements have equal value.

EDIT: After careful reflection, I have come to the conclusion that while both statements are stupid, mine is significantly better.

[–] TigerAce@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 month ago

This fascist should not get any attention.

[–] santa@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Stewart toppled your show. F off.

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I still think of that every time I see Tucker's mug. Getting chastised for being an adult and still wearing a bow tie.

🤣

[–] QueenHawlSera@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Shouldn't we encourage ex-Magas to work to undo the damage he's done?

[–] newthrowaway20@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Oh, did he do something to undo all the damage?

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[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago

Neither democrats nor republicans really give a fuck

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Maybe start a TuckerTeabag Party and invite Marge?

Siphon off just enough a percentage of Republicans to break and stall the conservative "project" for many decades.

Please?

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[–] DickFiasco@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

He's really grasping at straws to stay relevant.

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[–] godsammitdam@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Instead it'll be the America First party led by Fuentes. All the bigotry, just more inclusive cause they hate Israel and Jews as well.

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[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)
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[–] KulunkelBoom@lemmus.org 5 points 1 month ago

Another redcoat putting on a blue sweater.

[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

So, moving on to some other subset of gullible fools to grift? Probably Libertarians.

[–] SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 month ago
[–] A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Queue all the republicans guffawing and suddenly saying they never liked him to begin with.

[–] Gates9@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

I think this is Tucker officially jumping the shark

[–] unitedwithme@lemmy.today 2 points 1 month ago (5 children)
[–] TrollTrollrolllol@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Lol not left, not right, forward. What's another word for that? Like when we are moving forward we are making... Progress?

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[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Ha, I wonder if this will give the shitbag known as Alex Jones permission to do the same. He will of course pretend he was always critical of trump, if he does go that direction.

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