Shut Out by the GOP: Why Tucker, Candace, & Fuentes are Pivoting

Shut Out by the GOP: Why Tucker, Candace, & Fuentes are Pivoting

From 3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & Commentary by Jim Geraghty & Greg Corombos – Political Humor Commentary

May 6, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 3923

About this episode

Jim and Greg discuss the GOP's shifting dynamics and the implications of various political figures moving leftward.

Join Jim and Greg for the Wednesday 3 Martini Lunch as they break down a huge win for the GOP already in 2026, the Republicans' efforts to flip Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, and the Pentagon’s response to bizarre claims about Iran’s military capabilities in the Persian Gulf. First, as they watch odious figures like Nick Fuentes embrace the Democrats again and seek to "burn down the whole (Republican) party in 2028," it's a sign that the GOP is largely slamming the door in the face of these extremists. Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are also noticeably drifting leftward. Jim and Greg are plenty glad to witness this addition by subtraction. Next, they consider the effort by two Republican senators to woo Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman to join the GOP. He says that won't happen. Jim and Greg point out that Fetterman really only bucks the Democrats on a couple of issues but that's enough to make him a pariah on the left. They also consider Fetterman's options as he considers re-election in 2028. Then they get a good laugh as Sec. Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine reassure Americans that Iran does not have "kamikaze dolphins" as weapons in the Persian Gulf. They also consider…

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Hosts: Jim Geraghty, Greg Corombos

Topics covered

  • GOP politics
  • Tucker Carlson
  • Candace Owens
  • John Fetterman
  • Iran military claims
  • Republican party dynamics

Keywords

  • GOP
  • Tucker Carlson
  • Candace Owens
  • John Fetterman
  • Iran
  • Republican party
  • political commentary

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Organizations: GOP, Pentagon

Places: Pennsylvania, Persian Gulf

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