[PJ] One might expect that a conservative firebrand — who is not only immensely popular with the party base but who also draws record numbers of liberal viewers into the fold — would be welcomed with open arms by Republicans who ostensibly want a "big tent" party.
But when electoral politics conflicts with their donors’ agenda, which includes perpetual war, the donors always win.
Via Axios:
Multiple House Republicans, speaking on the condition of anonymity, slammed the former Fox News host’s rhetoric on Vladimir Putin and Russian aggression, and said his inflammatory remarks on an array of issues often put them in a tough spot.
"Tucker being gone makes my life easier with many things including Ukraine," one GOP lawmaker said. "Though I think that somebody will own that space in a couple of weeks anyway."
A third lawmaker argued that Carlson "thrived on destroying Republicans ... I say good riddance." |