After the network morning shows allowed Elizabeth Edwards to speak out against Ann Coulter, with limited challenge, host Bill O’Reilly discussed the subject with Ann Coulter and later Dick Morris on the June 28 edition of "The O’Reilly Factor." On two occasions, first with Ann Coulter then with Dick Morris, O’Reilly noted that he invited Elizabeth Edwards on "The Factor" to discuss personal attacks, not only on the right, but on the left as well. This is how the Fox News host described the situation first when interviewing Ann Coulter.
"Okay, now after that interview, and nobody knows this, we called Elizabeth Edwards. And we said, ‘you know we’re real interested in this personal attack stuff because we have a problem with that on the left. Would you come on, either sit, you know, on a set, or on the phone?’ ‘No.’ Now, I’m saying to myself, wait a minute, you call into a program that no one watches, alright. And you have a point, no one watches. She’s- nobody sees this. I’m giving you a forum where ten million people on radio and TV are going to see it and you say no."
He spoke of the situation again with Dick Morris.
"Alright, now, we called Edwards as I mentioned, Elizabeth Edwards. And said, ‘look we want to talk about this too, these personal attacks.’ And she says ‘no.’"
Unlike the morning shows, perhaps Bill O’Reilly would ask about some dialogue debasing actions of the Edwards campaign. John or Elizabeth Edwards may not want to face the tough questions of hiring and standing by some very hateful anti-Catholic bloggers.
—Justin McCarthy is a news analyst at Media Research Center.
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What O'Reilly should do is co
June 29, 2007 - 12:10 ET by Gat New YorkWhat O'Reilly should do is cold call Edwards and run it on the air. He should do the same with all the Democrat candidates an get them on record and on air the same way.
Wait. He does have the guy
June 29, 2007 - 12:19 ET by drillanwrWait. He does have the guy on the street he has chase down bad judges and bad WaPo writers and Dan Rather. Ambush Liz when she's leaving the grocery store (if she even shops herself).
She would be the one sitting
June 29, 2007 - 12:22 ET by Gat New YorkShe would be the one sitting in the limo while her staff of servants do her shopping. That would work.
Seriously, this is why you go
June 29, 2007 - 12:28 ET by jpatchSeriously, this is why you gotta love O'Reilly. You may take issue with his delivery, or his mannerisms, but he gives credit where credit is due, and he calls people out when they need to be called out. This is a perfect example where, if Elizabeth was being genuine in her efforts to stop personal attacks, then she should openly accept Bill's invitation. Problem is, she's not being genuine, and she couldn't handle being scrutinized.
Surrender to a liberal's wishes and they'll rob you of your rights and your money; challenge a liberal, and they'll call you insane. What a party!!
Ambush Backfire
June 29, 2007 - 12:33 ET by Cool ArrowLizzie Edwards' Limo could be waiting outside Saks and the press would swear she was ambushed by Oreilly moments after her radiation treatment.
Then John Boy (sniff) posts yet another gimme ad.
And that's an example of how
June 29, 2007 - 16:01 ET by BradzillaAnd that's an example of how conservatives have more courage than liberals. Ann will show up on anyone's program regardless of how liberal they are, even in antipation of being ambushed. However, whiny little Mrs. Edwards ("Waah, you attacked my husband!") will only show her face in a "friendly" environment, knowing that she'll never have to answer any tough questions. There, she can take any position, and anyone who disagrees with her is engaging in "hate speech."
The video
June 29, 2007 - 14:47 ET by Amanda JusticeMsUnderestimated has the video here.
She is just as bad as Hitlery
June 29, 2007 - 12:22 ET by BEGRUNTShe is just as bad as Hitlery. They will only go on programs that clearly support their point of view, with no hard serious questions. What chrissy and Elizabeth Edwards did was to ambush Coulter, in an attempt to show her in a bad light, when it has already been documented that the Edward's campaign was using the same so-called tactics. But she doesn't have the guts to go on O'Reilly, and take hard questions on the issue............what a coward.
}}----> BEGRUNT
June 29, 2007 - 12:25 ET by Cool ArrowHave you no shame? She's there for your pity. Probably so tired after doing battle over the phone with Ann.
I knew this would happen. I
June 29, 2007 - 12:32 ET by mattmI knew this would happen. I wish I would have predicted this yesterday, then you'd all know how prescient I am....
Mrs. Edwards isn't afraid O'Reilly will spring a surprise call from Ann, is she?
The real reason Elizabeth E
June 29, 2007 - 12:35 ET by robert108The real reason Elizabeth Edwards refused BOR's invitation is that she wouldn't be able to read from her script, like she did on Hardball.
Damn! You beat me to it!
June 29, 2007 - 12:45 ET by SoftRightDamn! You beat me to it! That is EXACTLY why she won't do it, she is much more comfortable with surprise!, sneak attacks that are scripted for her by her hubby's writers, I'll bet she had 3 writers/advisors sitting next to her to help her if it got ugly....
After seeing how her appear
June 29, 2007 - 12:55 ET by balboaAfter seeing how her appearance on Hardball backfired, I doubt she's in a big hurry to do it again.
I agree.
June 29, 2007 - 13:04 ET by UphillI agree.
The MSM doesn't toss softba
June 29, 2007 - 13:05 ET by doubledown552The MSM doesn't toss softball questions to these libs, they set the ball on the tee and let them take all the time they need to hit it. Bill O'Rielly holds them accountable and they don't want to be accountable because then they might (probably) not stay in power.
Morals....? Who needs those?
Actually, they let the libera
June 29, 2007 - 13:11 ET by JerryActually, they let the liberal guest provide the list of questions that should be asked (set the agenda).
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
Elizabeth Edwards
June 29, 2007 - 13:59 ET by River CityElizabeth Edwards will NEVER talk to FNC because George Soros is calling the shots and he said no. Soros is trying to ruin the Fox brand and take Murdoch with it. O'Reilly knows this. He is just trying to prove a point.
The entire democrat party is
June 29, 2007 - 15:34 ET by Mica the MagnificentThe entire democrat party is afraid of Fox News.
I'd like to see Liz (Damn it! I rang the chimes twice! Where were you? I want my tea now!) Edwards on MSNBC and the producer allow Ann Coulter to call in unexpectedly.
Not in my lifetime.
Hun! Where's my 'wash and poof, extra sissy pretty boy formula' shampoo? - - - John Edwards calling out to Liz from the shower
It's not just the democratic party...
June 29, 2007 - 17:32 ET by c5thenThe entire left-wing moonbat world is absolutely shuddering it their proverbial boots because they do not have editorial control of FOX and News Corp. It is one of the few media outlets that are not completely under the lefties control and influence and by far the biggest one.
Remember it was not the democratic party the came up with the idea of the democratic candidates boycotting FOX. It came from the bloggosphere (maybe from MoveOn - I can't remember). In a beautiful display of independant thinking, all the democratic candidates caved in to the campaign. How ironic (and hypocritical) from a party that was just talking about reviving the "Fairness Doctrine"
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic
Liberals are unable to hand
June 29, 2007 - 17:43 ET by BondPlainBondLiberals are unable to handle TRUTH. THE TRUTH. That's why they have so many VERSIONS of truth, which, as any reasonable and intelligent person understands, a VERSION of TRUTH is impossible.
Check out this wild-eyed and rabid accounting of their version of truth at DU by Nancy Greggs (whom I have never heard of, but someone to whom the DU crowd prostrates themselves).
http://www.democrati...
Good for O'Reilly. So very, very bad for Edwards, her wife, John, and the Leftists that support and condone this type of juvenile behavior. I don't believe Ms Greggs received the gist of the message from Mrs Edwards' lil ditty on MSNBC the other night.
Edwards won't join a dem deba
June 29, 2007 - 18:02 ET by drillanwrEdwards won't join a dem debate held on FNC
Edwards won't go on FNC
Edwards won't even phone in the Bill O.R. show
Why?
Fear of tough questions.
Seems Edwards is more a-scared of FNC than he is of terrorists.
Someone we want facing the tough questions for the nation in the White House?
I think NOT!
Absoslutely amazing...
June 29, 2007 - 18:20 ET by goldenthroatTrue to form, Lizzy Edwards engages in a premeditated personal attack via Chris Matthews on a conservative like Ann Coulter but refuses to appear on "The O'Reilly Factor" for fear of being exposed for the left-coast, bleeding-heart, "do as I say, not as I do" liberal she really is!
Sorry, Lizzy, you're a liberal coward just like your husband, Pretty Boy. Annie chewed you up and spit you out - you should have known NOT to mess with a conservative blonde pit bull wearing a mini-skirt!
Never dance on an empty stomach unless it's a liberal.