In a twist that’s as surprising as finding a Tootsie Roll at the center of a Tootsie Pop, Candace Owens is parting ways with the Daily Wire. That’s right, folks, the conservative commentary sphere is buzzing louder than a bee in a bonnet over this news. The word on the street (or at least on X, which used to be Twitter before it decided to have an identity crisis) is that Jeremy Boreing, the big cheese over at Daily Wire, and Owens decided to call it quits. Now, Owens, a firebrand known for not mincing her words unless it’s to season her political roasts, confirmed she’s “finally free,” and I can’t help but imagine her blasting “I Will Survive” as she tweeted that.

But why the split? Well, it seems the pot started boiling over due to Owens’s criticisms of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, which didn’t sit well with Ben Shapiro, Daily Wire’s co-founder and a man so conservative he probably thinks the left lane is just for making U-turns back to the right. Shapiro, who’s as pro-Israel as they come, reportedly found Owens’s comments less than palatable. Add to that Owens’s knack for stirring the pot with statements that have the Anti-Defamation League working overtime, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for a conservative commentator stew that’s just too spicy for the Daily Wire.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting: where will Owens land next? With rumors swirling faster than a tornado in trailer park, the smart money’s on her joining forces with none other than yours truly, Puppet Carlson, on the PCN a network that’s more exclusive than a hipster coffee shop that only serves brews made from beans harvested by left-handed baristas under a full moon. But seriously my main man, Tucker (the man, the myth, the legend) and Owens share a rapport that’s tighter than a jar lid that’s been glued shut, making it a no-brainer that she could be a perfect fit for any media venture he decides to throw his hat into.

But let’s not count our chickens before they’ve hatched, or in this case, our commentators before they’ve signed on the dotted line. Patrick Bet-David’s Valuetainment is also in the running, having recently scooped up Chris Cuomo in a move that surprised everyone, including, presumably, Chris Cuomo. It’s shaping up to be a regular commentator draft pick out here, and the only question that remains is which team Owens will play for next.

Puppet’s Points:

• Candace “Free Bird” Owens has flown the coop at Daily Wire, tweeting her way into the sunset.
• Shapiro vs. Owens: A battle of wits and witticisms over Israel that ended with Owens looking for a new nest.
• Next Moves on the Chessboard: Will Owens join forces with Puppet Carlson’s upcoming extravaganza, or will she take her talents to Valuetainment, turning the media world into her own personal chess game?
• The Commentator Draft Pick of the Century: With Owens on the free market, it’s anyone’s guess where this queen of controversy will land next.

And to tie it all together with a history quote, as promised, “In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it?

So, as we eagerly await Owens’s next move, let’s remember that in the grand chess game of political commentary, it’s always about planning your next move while keeping your opponents guessing. And folks, guess we shall.