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It's the Sexism, Stupid
No vote should ever be cast for racial or for gender reasons.

Could it be possible that Democratic voters are discriminating against Senator Hillary Clinton simply because she's a woman? Is sexism the reason she is losing to Barack Obama? Say it ain't so, Gloria Steinem.

But Gloria says it is so and so do some other female pundits. Writing in the ultra-liberal Boston Globe, a woman named Michal Regunberg claims that the mainstream media "[has] a tough time with Clinton and criticized everything from her pantsuits to her laugh ..."

Ms. Regunberg goes on to say: "They would not excoriate a man for [these things]. What's worse, they get away with it. They use her as a punchline."

Four words: "Are you kidding me?"

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Bill will be on vacation next week, but here are some of the highlights you can look forward to* The Radio Factor and The O'Reilly Factor:

• E.D. Hill and talk radio personality Laura Ingraham will fill in for Bill on The O'Reilly Factor starting on Friday, May 16...
• Every day next week we'll highlight a different American TV Icon, including several new never-before-seen interviews...
• Regular Factor contributors Dennis Miller and Dick Morris will be on hand to discuss the news next week...

* Lineups and schedules are always subject to change based on breaking news.

Our newest item is one that Bill is really proud of--it's a "Factor Staff" polo shirt, available in four great colors. They're available for pre-order but are going fast, so get your order in now!

CBS News correspondent Kim Dozier on being injured in Iraq
Tuesday, May 13: "The pain was excruciating," Dozier recalled, "and I passed out from the loss of blood. The next time I opened my eyes I was in a military hospital in Germany surrounded by my family. I had a tube down my throat and couldn't speak. They told me our camera crew had been killed, which set off a year of grief and guilt."

The Factor Flash is a summary of the most recent installment of The O'Reilly Factor, and is posted every weekday on BillOReilly.com. The Factor Flash archive is available to all visitors.

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