What does the cryptic crossword clue "Journalist supporting political party, taken for a ride (5)" mean?

The definition is "taken for a ride". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DUP (synonym="political party") + ED (synonym="journalist") = DUPED; definition: "taken for a ride" The answer is DUPED.

Journalist supporting political party, taken for a ride (5)

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