"Right now the Democratic Party has nearly all the cards. The Republican Party is in disarray, the Democrats have succeeded in defining them as the 'party of no.' If Republicans oppose gay marriage, for example, they must articulate a strong and logical reason. If conservatives want strict immigration laws, they must explain how that benefits all Americans. The Republicans are also missing the one huge opportunity the Democrats are giving them. Some of the loudest voices for the Dems are now far-left zealots who believe America is a flawed nation. Here's a good example: Bruce Springsteen popped off about America's 'illusions about itself.' That's right, Bruce, we all have false illusions that America is a noble nation, a country that has freed millions of people all over the world at great cost. Bruce Springsteen is not exactly a Ph.D. in political science, but his snide reference to America defines how the far left sees this country. So let me spell this out so that even the Republican leadership can understand it: Get solutions to problems, explain your cultural positions clearly and without spite, and stick up for America because the Democrats are certainly not doing that. Use that strategy, GOP, and you'll get back in the game."

The Factor asked former Bush advisor Karl Rove how he would solve his party's woes. "The Republican Party has to begin articulating a positive and optimistic agenda," Rove agreed, "one that makes sense to people who sit around the kitchen table and talk about health care and getting their kids educated. We ought to be looking to expand our issues and not be focused on reading people out of the party because they stand for traditional values. We have to hit on the economy, the culture, and kitchen table issues." The Factor accused Rove and many other Republicans of ignoring their greatest opening. "You should take that patriot issue because this snide stuff that Springsteen does is all over the left-wing media every day. If the Republican Party can start to seize the high ground and say 'we're not bad,' you could take the momentum."

The House has passed a bill that would criminalize various forms of hate speech, but some opponents worry that it protects pedophiles. The Factor was joined by professor Marc Lamont Hill, who defended the idea of hate crime legislation. "We need to provide a protected status for people," Hill explained, "who have historically and currently been the victims of abuse and marginalization because of who they are, whether it's because they're Jewish or gay or disabled. No one on either side of the aisle feels pedophiles should be a protected class." The Factor urged lawmakers to keep the bill focused on those who genuinely need protection. "I understand that this is to protect the defenseless, but pedophiles? They should not be included in this bill."

Miss California Carrie Prejean has been under unrelenting assault since stating her opposition to same-sex marriage, and some web sites have now posted revealing photos she posed for prior to the current controversy. The Factor asked Prejean's pastor Miles McPherson how she is holding up. "She's doing great," McPherson declared. "She was true to her convictions and answered a question the way God wanted her to, and that strength is what is keeping her going today. Most of the polls I read show that people are for her, but people are scared to stand up because everyone is intimidated to say anything against the gay agenda." The Factor called on Prejean's attackers to stop the vitriol. "This is a shocking display of hatred and un-American sentiment and it has to stop. The woman is an American citizen and does not deserve to have her life ruined."

Tonya Reiman began her body language analysis by watching tape of President Obama recovering from a teleprompter glitch. "I saw anger," Reiman said. "He doesn't usually let that show, but it was demonstrated with his mouth and the pucker of his lip. He was pretty annoyed." Reiman also watched Elizabeth Edwards speaking about her husband's infidelity. "Her body language is very honest," Reiman pointed out. "You can see the hard swallow the moment her husband's name was mentioned. Her shoulders go forward, the lips go down, and those are signs of sadness and shame. When you see someone rocking back and forth like she is, it's a sign of anxiety."

The Supreme Court has actually weighed in on the Janet Jackson "wardrobe malfunction" that led to a hefty fine against CBS. FNC legal aces Lis Wiehl and Megyn Kelly explained why the case is relevant. "This is an important issue," Kelly said, "about what can be regulated when it comes to speech and expression on television and beyond. A lower court threw out the fine, and the Supreme Court has asked the lower court to look at the case again." Wiehl turned to California and two young girls who were expelled from a private school for lesbian behavior. "Another student brought these two girls to the principal and pushed them into saying yes, they're lesbians. They were expelled, and the school said it was okay because they're a private school and not covered by anti-discrimination laws. This was a bogus decision because the school is a business - they take your money and they confer a diploma."

In this week's Great American Culture Quiz, FNC's Steve Doocy and a bejeweled Martha MacCallum tested their knowledge of actors who made the transition from TV to movies. Among the questions: "What was Steve McQueen's breakout film in 1963?" ... "Goldie Hawn won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for which movie?" ... "Clint Eastwood starred in how many 'Dirty Harry' movies?" MacCallum may have had the jewels, but Doocy walked away with the gold, winning this edition handily. The entire GACQ is here on BillOReilly.com under "Fun Stuff."

Tuesday's Patriot: Model Heidi Klum, who literally donated the shirt off her back to benefit abused animals. And the Pinheads: The paparazzi who harassed Halle Berry and her infant child.

Teresa Conder, Florence, KY: "How can Ellis Henican argue that bombing a village full of civilians is okay but waterboarding captured terrorists who have life/death information is not? Absolute nonsense!"

Caryl Dahl, Bridgewater, NJ: "Ellis is a classic example of the left's flawed arguments. I don't want a president who treats terrorists like dinner guests."

John Sandusky, Rocky Point, NY: "Bill, I know you were teasing Juan Williams about some people not liking him but I want to say that I greatly admire Juan. He tells it like it is and has integrity."