Bill O'Reilly Says He May Vote for John Kerry

Posted on September 26, 2004

Journalist and avowed Independent Bill O'Reilly has legions of fans who visit the No Spin Zone on his Fox News show, The O'Reilly Factor, who listen to his radio programs and who read his bestselling books. But some O'Reilly fans may be in for a shock. On tonight's 60 Minutes, O'Reilly got scrappy with CBS' Mike Wallace when Wallace asked him about his famous feud with Al Franken. No surprise there. But what was a surprise were his comments about politics, global warming, gay civil unions and adoptions by gays. (I hope you're sitting down for this one.)

O'Reilly says he has known John Kerry for 25 years, that he is a patriot and that those Swift Boad Veterans' attacks on Kerry made him sick. He also said he may vote for Kerry for president and is listening to what Kerry has to say. Still conscious? Ok, he says global warming is a grave threat and the government must lead the effort to slow it. He supports gun control. He favors civil unions for all persons, including gay Americans. And, as a last resort, a loving gay couple should be allowed to adopt orphans -- as an alternative to leaving them in the system.

O'Reilly told Wallace that he truly is undecided about the election. O'Reilly's new book is The O'Reilly Factor for Kids: A Survival Guide for America's Families. (HarperEntertainment), a no-nonsense guide for teens that's full of straight talk and some excellent advice.