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nmbluesky

(2,561 posts)
Fri Jun 15, 2012, 02:30 PM Jun 2012

who is Tucker Carlson



MSNBC's Tucker
Carlson's early evening show, Tucker, premiered June 13, 2005, on MSNBC (originally entitled The Situation with Tucker Carlson). The show lasted fewer than three seasons; the network announced its cancellation due to low ratings on March 10, 2008 The final episode aired on March 14, 2008.
Carlson had also hosted a late afternoon weekday wrap-up for MSNBC during the 2006 Winter Olympics, during which he attempted to learn how to play various Olympic sports. In July 2006, he reported live for Tucker from Haifa, Israel, during the 2006 Lebanon War between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. While in the Middle East, he also hosted MSNBC Special Report: Mideast Crisis. He appeared regularly on Verdict with Dan Abrams as a panelist in political discussions.

Fox News Channel
In May 2009, it was announced that Carlson was hired as a Fox News Contributor. Since then, he has been a frequent guest panelist on Fox's late-night satire show Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld, made frequent appearances on the All-Star Panel segment of Special Report with Bret Baier, been a substitute host of Hannity in Sean Hannity's absence, and produced a Fox News special titled "Fighting for Our Children's Minds."

The Daily Caller
Main article: The Daily Caller
On January 11, 2010, Carlson and former Dick Cheney aide Neil Patel launched a political news website titled The Daily Caller. The editorial staff is led by executive editor Megan Mulligan and features reporting from White House correspondent Jon Ward,[18] formerly of The Washington Times and reporter Alex Pappas. Other high-profile bloggers include Jim Treacher (DC Trawler) and Mickey Kaus (Kausfiles.)
In an interview with The Politico, Carlson said that The Daily Caller will not be tied to ideology but rather will be "breaking stories of importance". In a Washington Post article, Carlson added "We're not enforcing any kind of ideological orthodoxy on anyone."
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who is Tucker Carlson (Original Post) nmbluesky Jun 2012 OP
This is more fun malaise Jun 2012 #1
A trust-fund baby and wing-nut welfare recipient. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2012 #2
His father madamesilverspurs Jun 2012 #3
He did introduce Rachel Maddow to the TV audience. immoderate Jun 2012 #4
Tucker Carlson is nothing more than a dick in a bow tie. Funny image if you think about it. firenewt Jun 2012 #5
An asshat. hifiguy Jun 2012 #6
 

immoderate

(20,885 posts)
4. He did introduce Rachel Maddow to the TV audience.
Fri Jun 15, 2012, 02:36 PM
Jun 2012

And it's fitting that he disappeared after that.

--imm

 

hifiguy

(33,688 posts)
6. An asshat.
Fri Jun 15, 2012, 03:13 PM
Jun 2012

Spoiled little preppy punk 1%er who deserves to be spanked with a cane but for the fact that he would probably enjoy it.

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