Obama to appear on FOX NEWS with O'RIELLY!!! (interview, campaign, democratic)

[affi]

In an attempt at counter-programming John McCain's nomination acceptance speech, Barack Obama has agreed to appear tomorrow on The O'Reilly Factor, a popular programme on Rupert Murdoch's Fox News channel.
The Obama interview comes after months of behind-the-scenes peacemaking between the candidate and the Fox News chief Roger Ailes -- talks brokered by Murdoch himself. Widespread Democratic concern over the Murdoch channel's conservative slant had fuelled a de facto boycott of Fox News by the Obama camp.
Ailes told the Washington Post that Obama's concern during their face-to-face meeting was simple. "I just want to know if I'm going to get a fair shake from Fox News channel," he recalled the Democratic senator saying.
No matter how Obama handles an encounter with Bill O'Reilly, a programme host with a penchant for putting guests on the spot, the interview is sure to distract some attention from McCain's acceptance speech.
McCain embarked on effort to pull focus from Obama's convention speech last week, running a congratulatory advert that featured the Republican nominee speaking directly into the camera to his opponent.
While Obama warms to Fox News, no signs of a similar détente are appearing at the MSNBC network, which McCain and other high-profile Republicans have accused of favouring the Democratic nominee.
McCain's campaign manager, Rick Davis, wrote a letter to the president of MSNBC parent network NBC to protest against what he called "irresponsible" coverage of the Republican candidate.
Ailes described both MSNBC and CNN as "in the tank" for Obama, a notion disputed by executives at both stations.

[affi]

I can not wait to see this.

[WingsOfGold]

He'll be nice to Dumbo, he was with Hitlery.

[.....think]

Originally Posted by affi

In an attempt at counter-programming John McCain's nomination acceptance speech, Barack Obama has agreed to appear tomorrow on The O'Reilly Factor, a popular programme on Rupert Murdoch's Fox News channel.
The Obama interview comes after months of behind-the-scenes peacemaking between the candidate and the Fox News chief Roger Ailes -- talks brokered by Murdoch himself. Widespread Democratic concern over the Murdoch channel's conservative slant had fuelled a de facto boycott of Fox News by the Obama camp.
Ailes told the Washington Post that Obama's concern during their face-to-face meeting was simple. "I just want to know if I'm going to get a fair shake from Fox News channel," he recalled the Democratic senator saying.
No matter how Obama handles an encounter with Bill O'Reilly, a programme host with a penchant for putting guests on the spot, the interview is sure to distract some attention from McCain's acceptance speech.
McCain embarked on effort to pull focus from Obama's convention speech last week, running a congratulatory advert that featured the Republican nominee speaking directly into the camera to his opponent.
While Obama warms to Fox News, no signs of a similar détente are appearing at the MSNBC network, which McCain and other high-profile Republicans have accused of favouring the Democratic nominee.
McCain's campaign manager, Rick Davis, wrote a letter to the president of MSNBC parent network NBC to protest against what he called "irresponsible" coverage of the Republican candidate.
Ailes described both MSNBC and CNN as "in the tank" for Obama, a notion disputed by executives at both stations.

1st its the most bias program there is.

2nd it's not to counter anything it is to get Oreilly first to shut up and counting how many days since Obama refuses to come on his show. And since alot of republicans only watch the most bias name in news that only give one side of the story. He is trying to put down the excitement for Palin.

[WingsOfGold]

Originally Posted by .....think

1st its the most bias program there is.

2nd it's not to counter anything it is to get Oreilly first to shut up and counting how many days since Obama refuses to come on his show. And since alot of republicans only watch the most bias name in news that only give one side of the story. He is trying to put down the excitement for Palin.

Yeah, Oberman is just a swell guy.

[affi]

Originally Posted by WingsOfGold

Yeah, Oberman is just a swell guy.

He is not bad anymore!!!!

[Christian Arab]

I hope O'rielly don't wuss-out and ask stupid/soft questions.

[KatinNJ]

think, I do agree.

[Fleet]

Originally Posted by .....think

1st its the most bias program there is.

You CAN'T be serious!
I can't even remember how many times after discussing an issue with a guest O'Reilly says, "We'll let the viewers decide." That is "bias?"

[SLCPUNK]

Originally Posted by Fleet

You CAN'T be serious!
I can't even remember how many times after discussing an issue with a guest O'Reilly says, "We'll let the viewers decide." That is "bias?"

Yes, right after he cuts their mic. off.