Video (1min 57sec): Obama on Conservative Show O'Reilly Factor. On the same night John McCain accepted the Republican party's nomination, rival Barack Obama appeared on a prominent, right-wing television talk show. Conservative host Bill O'Reilly interviewed Obama during a campaign stop in York, Pennsylvania.
"For Democrats in America, this might be the political equivalent of putting you head in the lion's mouth. Presidential hopeful Barack Obama appearing with the countries most combative right wing TV host, Bill O'Reilly."
"Since this presidential election campaign began, commentators and some hosts on Fox News channel have been harshly critical of Mr. Obama suggesting he's suspicious, foreign and frightening. In return the Obama campaign has largely stayed away from the network. but that may now be changing..."