MSNBC cancels Tucker Carlson.
TV Newser reports:
Tucker Carlson’s 6pmET show Tucker is getting the axe, but Carlson stays on as a political contributor to all MSNBC shows at least through the 2008 election. The official announcement, expected tomorrow, will include details about who will replace Tucker at 6pmET as well as other political programming additions. Sources say the network is going to beef up its schedule with more NBC News talent. […]
Carlson is expected to host the show through next week, with his new role and title to take effect March 17. We’re told he’ll also be reporting from the campaign trail.
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HAH!
First Melanie Morgan, and now this freak.
Beginning of the end, baby… beginning of the end!
March 9th, 2008 at 7:39 pmCancelling Tucker is a start. Now they should do the same to Chris Matthews.
March 9th, 2008 at 7:39 pmCanceled, and banished from the studio.
Who’s next…? :-)
March 9th, 2008 at 7:40 pmwoo-hoo!
Rachel Maddow anyone?
March 9th, 2008 at 7:41 pmOkay… time to start a pool!
Everybody belly up to the bar and slap down yer hard earned Euros.
Which right-wing TV/Radio talkshow host is getting axed next?
Hugh Hewitt?
Michael Savage?
Place yer bets now!
March 9th, 2008 at 7:43 pmComment by Zooey — March 9, 2008 @ 7:40 pm
See #5, Z!
March 9th, 2008 at 7:43 pmBill O’Reilly!
March 9th, 2008 at 7:44 pmOooooh… good call, Z!
In his case, I hope rumors of beastiality are somehow involved.
March 9th, 2008 at 7:46 pmI make it a point to change the channel anytime Tucker’s smug little face appears on the screen. This is good news indeed.
I definitely wouldn’t mind seeing Rachel Maddow or Allison Stewart replacing him in the timeslot.
March 9th, 2008 at 7:46 pmWell, Jeremy, it looks like you won’t hafta change the channel nearly as often from here on in, huh?
March 9th, 2008 at 7:47 pmIn his case, I hope rumors of beastiality are somehow involved.
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — March 9, 2008 @ 7:46 pm
Nahhh, Billo won’t be tripped up by his normal routine, something really freaky will get him — like being humble or respectful.
March 9th, 2008 at 7:48 pmAnd yea verily, I say unto you, the broadcasting heavens opened up and there at the pearly gates of 30 Rock was ….
…Mike Huckabee.
March 9th, 2008 at 7:49 pmabout time
March 9th, 2008 at 7:49 pmrighties are on the run everywhere. good times (for a flippin’ change).
Glennnnnn Beck! Come on down. You’re the next contestant on “The Right is Wrong” (and out of work)!!
March 9th, 2008 at 7:50 pmMichael Savage is losing sponsors - will he be next to be canned?
I am more concerned that MSNBC doesn’t hire someone like Beck at CNN.
March 9th, 2008 at 7:53 pm#9, Jeremy,
March 9th, 2008 at 7:54 pmI had forgotten about Alison Stewart — she would be just fine.
EXCELLENT guess, tombaker.
I’ll bet yer right on the money!
Don’t ferget ta claim yer door prize on the way out!
March 9th, 2008 at 7:54 pmHow many shows has this bow-tied loser had and lost? He should try HSN next.
March 9th, 2008 at 7:55 pmComment by Zooey — March 9, 2008 @ 7:48 pm
Riiiight… it’ll be an ACCIDENT that gets BillO.
March 9th, 2008 at 7:55 pmRachel Maddow is excellent.
She deserves a chance and is ready for the Big Time.
Oh, Lordy, is this really the beginning of the end for Hate Talk radio and TV?
March 9th, 2008 at 7:57 pmHALLELUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUJAH!!!!!!!
MY EMAILS FINALLY PAID OFF
March 9th, 2008 at 7:57 pmi just hope that, ’cause beck’s an even more annoying pr*ck than that smug little dandy tucker…
March 9th, 2008 at 7:57 pmStephanie Miller AND Rachel Maddow should be co-hosts on MSNBC to take over bow-tie boy’s slot……….
March 9th, 2008 at 8:00 pmMichael Savage is losing sponsors - will he be next to be canned?
I am more concerned that MSNBC doesn’t hire someone like Beck at CNN.
Comment by Marie —
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Good news about Savage though, just saw in Saturdays Chronicle that the judge in Savages trail with Moslem folk got thrown out by the court. seems as though Savage thought he could sue under copywright laws and tried a full court press wrapped up in the 1st amendment.
March 9th, 2008 at 8:02 pmYes…. Rachel Maddow! She has a doctorate in political science and was a Rhodes Scholar. And she routinely kicks Pat Buchanan’s ass making him look like the right wing nutjob he truly is.
March 9th, 2008 at 8:04 pm#23 - McMetal.
Maddow & Stephanie Miller, Sounds good. Had enough with Tucker’s arrogance..
March 9th, 2008 at 8:06 pmDavid Shuster
March 9th, 2008 at 8:07 pmfingers crossed for Rachel Maddow!
March 9th, 2008 at 8:08 pmGreat News!
March 9th, 2008 at 8:12 pmTucker “Test Pattern” Carlson?
A blank screen would draw more viewers.
March 9th, 2008 at 8:14 pmTucker Carlson who believes it’s the role of journalists to protect and shield government rather than reveal and expose them?
Glenn Greenwald rips Tucker to shreds:
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2008/03/08/7557/
March 9th, 2008 at 8:17 pmMSNBC Keith Olbermann’s ‘Countdown’ is getting stronger everyday passes.
March 9th, 2008 at 8:17 pmOne begins to feel the winds of change blowing from all directions.
MSNBC felt the change,for sure and what’s coming ahead.
MSNBC realized that instead of copying Fox News..they can be different but also successful.
Buh-Bye Bow-Tie.
March 9th, 2008 at 8:18 pmSee Ya! Don’t let the door hit you on the butt on the way out!
March 9th, 2008 at 8:21 pmHmmm… the **unintelligible** is strong tonight! :-D!!
March 9th, 2008 at 8:21 pmComment by The Republic of Stupidity — March 9, 2008 @ 8:21 pm
What was that…? Did you say SNARK!!?? :-D
March 9th, 2008 at 8:23 pmPut a bowtie on a weasel and teach it to read Republican talking points. I bet it’s six months before anyone notices Tucker is gone.
March 9th, 2008 at 8:33 pmWhere??? Where???
Did someone see a ***unintelligible*** go by?
March 9th, 2008 at 8:34 pmI bet it’s six months before anyone notices Tucker is gone.
Comment by 2MillionLightYearsToAndromeda — March 9, 2008 @ 8:33 pm
And until recently (like last week…) it might have gotten a 5 yr, $10MM contract outta the deal…
March 9th, 2008 at 8:35 pmJon Stewart was right. Great news!!
March 9th, 2008 at 8:38 pmConservatism is near extinction. Amen.
March 9th, 2008 at 8:46 pmComment by The Republic of Stupidity — March 9, 2008 @ 8:34 pm
I think it was the Snark Panther…
March 9th, 2008 at 8:46 pmWe’re told he’ll also be reporting from the campaign trail.
Yeah. Happy trails to the trail dropping himself!
March 9th, 2008 at 8:50 pmComment by Zooey — March 9, 2008 @ 8:46 pm
Hmmm… yer pushing the jacket here.
Do want you a repeat of Thursday’s unfortunate event?
Just when TP has gotten the broken glass replaced, the walls painted, and the carpets cleaned?
March 9th, 2008 at 8:50 pmComment by Zooey — March 9, 2008 @ 8:46 pm
Do want you a repeat of Thursday’s unfortunate event?
What happened?
March 9th, 2008 at 8:55 pmComment by The Republic of Stupidity — March 9, 2008 @ 8:50 pm
What do college students care about that stuff? They can keep my deposit!
It’s time to Dance with Snark! Time to start our Snark List, and experience the magical snark of Harry Snarker. :-)
March 9th, 2008 at 8:57 pmComment by Billy Hill — March 9, 2008 @ 8:23 pm
billy.
wrestling is fixed.
really. it’s true.
sorry.
March 9th, 2008 at 8:57 pmWhat happened?
Comment by Dr. Matt — March 9, 2008 @ 8:55 pm
Be the snark, Dr Matt — live the snark!
March 9th, 2008 at 8:58 pmComment by joe cantwell — March 9, 2008 @ 8:57 pm
Ohhhh, that was just cruel. You should be asnarked of yourself.
March 9th, 2008 at 8:59 pmHmmmmmm.
I’m trying to think of a pundit that would be a good fit between Chris Matthew’s “Hardball” and Olbermann’s “Countdown”.
What NBC pundit hate’s Hillary’s guts as much as Olbermann and Matthews, and also gets weird sensations up their legs everytime Obama opens his mouth?
Russert?
Maddow?
Shuster?
Gotta have a Clinton hater and an Obama fluffer in that spot.
This election is way to important. We gotta change Washington! And only an overly ambitious, win at all costs lightweight can do the job! Yes he can!
March 9th, 2008 at 9:00 pmYes he can!
Does this mean Rachael Maddow is getting a show?
March 9th, 2008 at 9:02 pmIf MSNBC were smart they would also dump Matthews,and Scarborough–it would be a trifecta. “Morning Jerk” has an audience of 300,000 listeners–and he keeps losing more each month. Matthews numbers are terrible also.
To think that MSNBC will put someone great in that 6PM slot is wishful thinking. They will probably give it to “Hand talker” Buchanan. Buchanan can’t open his mouth without his arms and hands flapping.
That network is irrelevant to me. At 6 pm., I’m watching BBC news in the market I live in.
March 9th, 2008 at 9:02 pmOxyCon: Hit the bricks. You don’t know what you are talking about. Obama is a breath of fresh air.
Anyone who voted for this Iraq war, didn’t take the time to sit and read the Intelligence report and then votes for Kyl-Lieberman isn’t fit to be Commander in Chief. I don’t care who it is.
March 9th, 2008 at 9:06 pmWhat happened?
Comment by Dr. Matt — March 9, 2008 @ 8:55 pm
Seems a thread got totally taken over by a bunch of god-damned snarkers. It went on for hours.
Snark this… snark that… Latin snarks… even a French one. Horrible mess before it fizzled out. Total, unmitigated silliness.
March 9th, 2008 at 9:07 pmIf MSNBC were smart they would also dump Matthews,and Scarborough–it would be a trifecta. “Morning Jerk†has an audience of 300,000 listeners–and he keeps losing more each month. Matthews numbers are terrible also.
Comment by tanglewood — March 9, 2008 @ 9:02 pm
I agree with that one thousand percent.
I just checked Scarborough’s wikipedia entry.
What an ass! His Congressional legislation was ridiculous and he decided to resign in the spring of 2001 less than six months after taking office. Wtf did he run for is he was just going to resign?
Something doesn’t smell right.
Google Lori Klausutis
Matthews is a babbling idiot who constantly interrupts his guess, talks nonsense and sprays spittle.
March 9th, 2008 at 9:18 pmHow does an idiot like him even have a high profile job?
Pat Buchanon is a relic from another era. I wish we could put him in a time machine and send him back to the ’70’s so he can fight communism. He’s a dinosaur.
Total, unmitigated silliness.
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — March 9, 2008 @ 9:07 pm
A GOP convention was held here ?
March 9th, 2008 at 9:18 pmGood riddance. This young arrogant twit was terrible! And I agree with the poster who said Chris Matthews - an older arrogant twit - should follow Tucker out the door.
March 9th, 2008 at 9:20 pmA GOP convention was held here ?
Comment by MCMetal — March 9, 2008 @ 9:18 pm
That would be total, unmitigated absurdity.
We’re talking silliness here… fun stuff… not bitter, whining, middle-aged white men wondering how their Permanent Majority disppeared so quickly, in a puff of smelly, greasy smoke.
March 9th, 2008 at 9:21 pmI never watched Carlson. So, I wont be missing whats soon to be missing.
March 9th, 2008 at 9:22 pmMorning Joke needs to go next ; I am soooo tired of seeing Stupidborough’s smarmy , arrogant , stupid grin and face next to the lovely Mika ……….Plus , his constant prattling about his guitar playing , which inevitably includes a comment (or 50) on Gomer Pyle Huckleberry and fawning over that Bible-thumping dimwit , is beyond nauseating ; it doesn’t really help their cause that they’re both crappy players , either…………….
March 9th, 2008 at 9:23 pmWhat, with his high standards of journalism?
March 9th, 2008 at 9:23 pmBye-Bye Birdie Bowtie with the two left feet. don’t let the door hit you in your pompous, imbecilic butt on the way out. Good riddance to another piece of garbage.
March 9th, 2008 at 9:40 pmHey, oxycon –
GSY (go snark yourself)
March 9th, 2008 at 9:47 pmBoth Rachel and David Shulster should have their own shows. That’s tremendous news to hear Tucker is on the way out. Let’s not use him for anything , and he can go find a game show to do right now! Tucker Carlson is the most extreme right wing, biased, incompetent pundit on MSNBC. He’s a severe insult to anyone’s intelligence!
March 9th, 2008 at 9:49 pmOne more thought, how could I have forgotton Joe Scarborough. Instead of “Morning Joe”, how about ” Cup of Shulster”? I don’t watch too much of Morning Joe, as I live on the west coast. What I do see, he’s a lame, cranky, know it all, and could do the show entirely by himself. He overwhelms every moment he’s on. He both asks the questions, and he answers them. He’s a one man show, and he’s also his biggest fan!
March 9th, 2008 at 9:53 pmPlease let it be Beck next.
March 9th, 2008 at 10:00 pmI have a very bad feeling it may be Huckabee–he’s been on MSNBC an awful lot–especially on “Morning Jerk”–it wouldn’t surprise me in the least.
Any network that got rid of Phil Donahue for no other reason than his strong antiwar feelings is not worth watching.
March 9th, 2008 at 10:02 pmWhere are the trolls?
March 9th, 2008 at 10:07 pmIs the GOP not making payroll?
well, as bad as the twerp is/was, there are others who deserve this
even more… but it’s a good start…
just, please don’t wish for rachel to leave AirAmericaRadio…
i am so selfish about that… but i gotta hear my rachel every evening…
i suppose i could sacrifice that for the extra exposure she would get
on cable… but it would only be worth it if they would let her do
HER SHOW… somehow i don’t think nbc could handle it…
whole lotta truthiness going on there…
the changes to AAR lately include giving her show a 3rd hour, taking calls, with david bender… starts this week… and on the days that she is scheduled to be on countdown, bender will take over… it was planned that way to keep her available for the “tv machine”…
go rachel!
oh… and, poor tucker…
March 9th, 2008 at 10:14 pmI finally made it happen!
You can all start thanking me now. I have been making the case for canceling this show for two years. Most recently, this very morning:
Tucker Carlson’s Ethics Education
And I produced slick presentations, with eye popping graphics describing why this show was bringing down the whole network:
Tucker Carlson: The Biggest Loser
And there was my signature pitch for Tucker’s banishment from TV:
Tucker Carlson: A Ratings Black Hole
It was a long slog, but now I can say with confidence that it was all worth it.
Hallelujah!
March 9th, 2008 at 10:48 pmLooks like Bathtub boy will be next!
March 9th, 2008 at 11:01 pmWhat a vile little fascist. How in the world could the fine and thoughtful Margaret Carlson raise such a worthless little twit? Maybe he is still in his stupid-rebellion-stage against his mother…
March 9th, 2008 at 11:01 pmtucker, why didn’t you take that “price is right” gig when they offered it?
now that bastard drew carey’s got it and he ain’t letting go!
March 9th, 2008 at 11:05 pmOh, Lordy, is this really the beginning of the end for Hate Talk radio and TV?
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity
Meet the press had two Democrats on this morning……no republican for the first time in years……I had quit watching because of their tendency to have mosty republican guests. Fingers crossed. Ready to snark at the drop of a hat!!
March 9th, 2008 at 11:14 pmSnark! There, I said it, and I’m not sorry!
March 9th, 2008 at 11:28 pmI’m not sure what is making me happier — the thought that Obama might actually win this thing and get the nomination — or Tucker getting the boot … toughest choice I’ve had in a while, but the latter, Tucker getting the boot, (and it WAS the boot!) well, shoot! No contest right now in the joy part. Oh JOY! JOY, JOY, JOY! It’s a short life, so you gotta grab the good times when you can. It’ll be champagne with dins tomorrow — and when Obama gets the nomination — it’ll be the TOTALLY fine champagne to celebrate that. Maybe then, the US will have a chance to rise again. GOBAMA! and pfffft to Tucker!
March 9th, 2008 at 11:28 pmpfffft to Tucker!
Comment by rosie — March 9, 2008 @ 11:28 pm
And Glen Beck has GOT to be next.
March 9th, 2008 at 11:32 pmYour site is pretty well put together Mark@newscorpse.
I hope the pundit fad is over and I would like to point out that these pundits rarely, if ever, discuss actual legislation thats in the works. I have tried to watch this tabloidal he said she said national enquirer for politics but I am not interested in someone elses views but the pros and cons of legislation thats in process.
March 9th, 2008 at 11:35 pmmy hundreds of emails must have done the trick . Adios carlson .
March 9th, 2008 at 11:36 pmAs Fads go so will the sparkle box crowing craniums of intentional idiocy.
March 9th, 2008 at 11:40 pmI would like to point out that these pundits rarely, if ever, discuss actual legislation thats in the works.
Comment by Xisithrus — March 9, 2008 @ 11:35 pm
That’s because it take Real Work to understand complicated things like “legislation” and “issues”, X. And Lord Knows that last thing most of those *sshats were interested in was Real Work.
March 9th, 2008 at 11:48 pmNow Tucker’s Daddy will have to pay for someone else to hire him. At lease he’s walking the streets now and not sitting behind the desk. Chris should be next to get the pick slip and take Andrea Mitchell with him.
March 10th, 2008 at 12:22 amComment by The Republic of Stupidity
Agreed. =)
March 10th, 2008 at 12:30 amTHERE IS A GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!
YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!
GET READY FOR THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW!!!!!!!
March 10th, 2008 at 12:33 amFricking shame. He should have kept the bow tie.
March 10th, 2008 at 2:35 am“Meet the press had two Democrats on this morning……no republican for the first time in years……I had quit watching because of their tendency to have mosty republican guests. Fingers crossed. Ready to snark at the drop of a hat!!
Comment by Fred — March 9, 2008 @ 11:14 pm”
No kidding? Real Democrats or Donna Brazille and James Carville?
March 10th, 2008 at 2:36 amSee ya’, Tuck..
A∞Ω
March 10th, 2008 at 4:46 amSucker Carlson was just on Morning Joke ; and he and fellow empty-headed GOP dipshit Stupidborough agreed that the illegal and idiotic Chimpy invasion of Iraq is justified because there hasn’t been an attack on US soil since 9/11………..Are you kidding me ?
Regardless of 100 other things that could be mentioned : What right do we have to invade a sovereign nation and exterminate over 1 million people , to supposedly keep shitheads like Carlson and Stupidborough and their goddamn godforsaken broods safe ?
Innocent men , women and children are by right , “ours to sacrifice†in the name of our own safety/security ?
I’ve never heard anything more stupid , insane and callous ; Stupidborough should be shown the same exit door Carlson is being given………………
March 10th, 2008 at 7:02 amhe’s still on the payroll.
March 10th, 2008 at 7:31 amwhat has he done to earn a place in the public discourse?
Yeah , I should be much more concise , honest and “adult” in my posts , like this bag of shit was :
Nothing like a GOP/Chimpy nut hugging stooge making up stupid shit to get to the heart of the matter with a real solid , “adult” post………
March 10th, 2008 at 8:49 amBow Ties are too cool….
March 10th, 2008 at 8:54 amTucker who?
March 10th, 2008 at 8:55 amIsn’t he that dancer fella?
Tucker who?
Isn’t he that dancer fella?
Comment by Nevar — March 10, 2008 @ 8:55 am
Isn’t the “dancer fella” the retarded chimp in the Oval Office ?
March 10th, 2008 at 8:57 amIsn’t the “dancer fella†the retarded chimp in the Oval Office ?
Comment by MCMetal
Must be something in the drinking water……..
March 10th, 2008 at 9:02 amIsn’t the “dancer fella†the retarded chimp in the Oval Office ?
Comment by MCMetal
Must be something in the drinking water……..
Comment by Nevar — March 10, 2008 @ 9:02 am
Yeah
At GOP headquarters
It’s probably meth
March 10th, 2008 at 9:05 amOr worse………
Check this out…
http://www.cbsnews.com/ stories/ 2008/ 03/ 10/ health/ main3920454.shtml
March 10th, 2008 at 9:10 amI recall that whe Carlson was on Dancing with the Stars, he so lacked any talent whatsoever that he sat in a chair for what appeared to be a prime time version of a lap dance.
March 10th, 2008 at 9:11 amTucker was a Republican tool. Replace Pat Buchanon and Chris Matthews with David Schuster and Rachel Maddow and MSNBC ratings will double.
March 10th, 2008 at 9:27 amTucker was a Republican tool. Replace Pat Buchanon and Chris Matthews with David Schuster and Rachel Maddow and MSNBC ratings will double.
Comment by Innocent Bystander — March 10, 2008 @ 9:27 am
That’s right. MSNBC shouldn’t waste time with anyone that isn’t a Socialist.
March 10th, 2008 at 9:31 amLionel, on Air America, was just alluding to Rachel Maddow as the replacement for asswipe Tucker. I sure hope he’s right.
March 10th, 2008 at 9:35 amTucker was a Republican tool. Replace Pat Buchanon and Chris Matthews with David Schuster and Rachel Maddow and MSNBC ratings will double.
Comment by Innocent Bystander — March 10, 2008 @ 9:27 am
That’s right. MSNBC shouldn’t waste time with anyone that isn’t a Socialist.
Comment by VA Voter — March 10, 2008 @ 9:31 am
Well , they’ve wasted countless dollars and time on GOP stooges like Sucker and Stupidborough ; and the GOP will be rendered even more worthless after the November election.
Couldn’t happen to a more deserving group ; of which you’re a charter member , Viral Voter………..
March 10th, 2008 at 9:41 amWell , they’ve wasted countless dollars and time on GOP stooges like Sucker and Stupidborough ; and the GOP will be rendered even more worthless after the November election.
Couldn’t happen to a more deserving group ; of which you’re a charter member , Viral Voter………..
Comment by MCMetal — March 10, 2008 @ 9:41 am
So you only want your views on MSNBC?
March 10th, 2008 at 9:49 amWell , they’ve wasted countless dollars and time on GOP stooges like Sucker and Stupidborough ; and the GOP will be rendered even more worthless after the November election.
Couldn’t happen to a more deserving group ; of which you’re a charter member , Viral Voter………..
Comment by MCMetal — March 10, 2008 @ 9:41 am
So you only want your views on MSNBC?
Comment by VA Voter — March 10, 2008 @ 9:49 am
How many of “my views” are available on CNN ; forget about FAUX GNUS…………………
The lie of the “liberal MSM” is one of the biggest loads of crap ever spread ; well that , and Ronnie Retard’s fictional mythical presidency.
You could fertilize a land mass the size of the sun with it……….
March 10th, 2008 at 9:54 amTucker was a bit over the top and it appeared to me that he never really found himself as a tv guy. When I watched him it looked like he was trying to impress Chris Matthews.
March 10th, 2008 at 10:13 amDidn’t Tucker get his start in TV because his dad was a big media figure and contributor to the GOP? I’m wondering how he would have done starting from scratch like the unwashed massed he lords over.
Maybe he’ll be a little less smug and insufferable as an MSNBC contributor than he was as a host! I have no problem listening to conservatives like Scarborough and Buchanan, but Tucker was totally biased —
March 10th, 2008 at 10:26 amBut on second thought——-
well hey—there’s always Faux News–they love rich white college boys who’ll spin the news to the right!
Yeay! More Hardball…
oh wait…
March 10th, 2008 at 11:00 amLionel, on Air America, was just alluding to Rachel Maddow as the replacement for asswipe Tucker. I sure hope he’s right.
Comment by Exit Stage Left — March 10, 2008 @ 9:35 am
—–
I don’t really like her. She doesn’t have much of an on-air presence.
March 10th, 2008 at 11:01 amMaddow is smart as a whip and hard hitting, as is David Shuster. It would be a nice change to have a female host on a cable news show that’s not based on celebrity gossip.
Wasn’t MSNBC in negotiations earlier this year to get Rosie to fill the slot? They may be specifically wanting to try another lefty like Olbermann, whose show has consistently had much higher ratings than Tucker’s.
March 10th, 2008 at 11:25 amBring Back Donahue! And give Rachel a show!
March 10th, 2008 at 1:13 pmAnd Tucker was on opposite Lou Dobbs on CNN and couldn’t compete. Now that is lame.
March 10th, 2008 at 1:20 pmWe’re all wrong — David Gregory got the slot according to Huffpo.
March 10th, 2008 at 2:03 pmI like Gregory as a reporter, but he has no personality as a host and stumbles badly when interviewing guests. Don’t look for the ratings to go up with him on board! They need someone a little controversial and spunky like Maddow or Shuster that will call a spade a spade, and not just sit there nodding politely.
March 10th, 2008 at 2:19 pmGlad to hear that he is being dumped. Never did like him. Really hope he would be replaced with someone who would be able to be nonjudgemental…..if that’s possible.
March 10th, 2008 at 3:29 pmwelcome to FOX News Tucker. Fair and balanced. and not crazy…
-Murcdoch
March 11th, 2008 at 2:46 am