Dennis Kucinich Makes Fox News Debut With Bill O'Reilly (VIDEO) Will Obama’s gun plan pass congress?

Dennis Kucinich made his official debut as a Fox News contributor on Thursday's "O'Reilly Factor."

The left-wing ex-congressman probably startled many supporters when he announced that he was on the Roger Ailes payroll on Wednesday, but he appeared eager to chat when O'Reilly introduced him.

"Wow, what a conversion!" O'Reilly joked. "Congressman, how did that happen? You know all the people on Fox News are far-right crazy people!"

"Together again at last, Bill," Kucinich said. "So you're the same left-wing nut we know and love," O'Reilly said. Kucinich pointedly noted that, unlike "another network," Fox News had allowed him to participate in a presidential debate.

The two then spent a few minutes sparring gently over things like Al Franken (O'Reilly: "he's a weasel." Kucinich: "well, I can't say that") and gun control.

"Bill, we'll talk again," Kucinich said as the segment ended.

"Alright, you," O'Reilly replied. "We're glad you're on board, Congressman."

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NEW YORK — Days before President Barack Obama's inauguration for a second term in office, Fox News Channel has signed Dennis Kucinich, one of his former opponents, to be a regular contributor.

Kucinich, a presidential candidate in 2004 and 2008 who ended 16 years in Congress two weeks ago, will make his debut as a Fox contributor on Thursday's edition of "The O'Reilly Factor," the network said Wednesday.

"I've always been impressed with Rep. Kucinich's fearlessness and thoughtfulness about important issues," Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes said. "His willingness to take a stand from his point of view makes him a valuable voice in our country's debate."

Fox is the nation's top-ranked cable news network, particularly popular with Republicans. Its big-name Republican contributors include Karl Rove, Sarah Palin and John Bolton. Democrats in the Fox stable include Evan Bayh, Joe Trippi and Bob Beckel.

Kucinich was elected to the Cleveland city council at age 23 and, at 31, became one of the nation's youngest mayors. He's also been an Ohio state senator and run his own communications and marketing firm.

"Fox News has always provided me with an opportunity to share my perspective with its enormous viewership," he said.

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