Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Obama to Face O'Reilly During McCain Speech

Democrat's first visit to Fox News show follows Murdoch truce

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 3, 2008 9:43 AM CDT

(Newser) – It seems the "tentative truce" between Barack Obama and media mogul Rupert Murdoch is beginning to bear fruit, Politico reports, with the Democratic candidate set to appear on Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor tomorrow before John McCain’s speech to the Republican National Convention. It will be Obama’s first visit with conservative star Bill O’Reilly.

The appearance will likely be a ratings bonanza for both Obama, who will get face time with a large conservative audience, and with Fox News, the New York Times adds. The appearance continues a thaw between the network and candidate, who was irked over its suggestions during primary season that he had been a Muslim while living in Indonesia.

Reportedly, it was the partial thawing of relations between Barack Obama and Rupert Murdoch, who owns Fox News, that led to Obama's booking on The O'Reilly Factor.
Reportedly, it was the partial thawing of relations between Barack Obama and Rupert Murdoch, who owns Fox News, that led to Obama's booking on The O'Reilly Factor.   (Getty Images (by Event) Individuals)
It will be the first time in his candidacy that Barack Obama visits Bill O'Reilly's Fox News program, the O'Reilly Factor.
It will be the first time in his candidacy that Barack Obama visits Bill O'Reilly's Fox News program, the O'Reilly Factor.   (Getty Images)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama will gear up for his Thursday appearance on The O'Reilly Factor, the first time he's appeared on the Fox show.
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama will gear up for his Thursday appearance on The O'Reilly Factor, the first time he's appeared on the Fox show.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Be the first to comment on this story.

More Newser Stories

O'Reilly's Obama Interview Surprisingly Pleasant

Pre-Game Interview Could Help Obama and O'Reilly

O'Reilly: Obama Should Have More Fun Being Big Dog!

FOX Network Won't Air Prez Health Care Address

No Joke: O'Reilly Pens Essay Praising Obama


NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne