The O'Reilly Factor

The O'Reilly Factor is a Fox News talk show hosted by Bill O'Reilly. The show covers current events, as well as political and social issues. O'Reilly is known for his aggressive interviewing style. The Factor has been the highest-rated cable news show for over one hundred weeks, attracting over three million viewers. http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/ratings/q3_cable_ratings_fnc_shows_fill_top_10_3_network_on_cable_beck_grows_timeslot_136_137122.asp?c=rss

November 2009 was the show's biggest month yet in 2009. http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/ratings/<ref/> Tuesday, December 1st, O'Reilly said Obama's speech on Afghanistan was OK, not great. On the same show, Mike hukabee discussed the release of Maurice Clemmons. On November 24th, O'Reilly discussed the Manhattan Declaration and it's possibilities for a call to action of the Christian Right. O'Reilly discusses the possibility of success. The previous night, Bill spoke about the success of Sarah Palin's book, which he mentions now has two and a half million copies in print, as well as Glen Beck's book which is also doing well. O'Reilly states that the outcome of a right wing resurgence will hinge on the economy.

On Tuesday, November 24th, Bishop Thomas Tobin joined O'Reilly. Torbin is known for banning Patrick Kennedy from receiving communion.

On Monday, November 16th, Lou Dobbs made his first public statement since quitting CNN the previous Wednesday. He disclosed, among other things, that he planned to stay in the public arena.

On Thursday, November 19-21, Sarah Palin made a book tour stop promoting Going Rogue. Bill asked some tough questions such as "why did you boot the magazine question with Katie Couric", but seemed to show respect and a friendly spirit when asking about her family and decisions made on the campaign trail. Additional topics included Iraq, Afghanistan and health care.

After years of avoiding the show, Hillary Rodham Clinton appeared on The Factor shortly before the Indiana and North Carolina Primaries. Clinton caused a caused a controversy when when she said, "Rich people, God bless us," in response to O'Reilly's questions about the tax rate.