January 6, 2008
Posted: 10:10 AM ET
O'Reilly got into a confrontation with an Obama staffer Saturday.

O'Reilly got into a confrontation with an Obama staffer Saturday.

(CNN) — Fox News talk show host Bill O'Reilly had a confrontation with a staffer for Barack Obama’s campaign that the aide and several eyewitnesses claim became physical.

The incident began when O’Reilly tried to get Obama’s attention after a Nashua campaign event. He allegedly began yelling at Obama’s National Trip Director Marvin Nicholson to get out of the way. O’Reilly then, according to eyewitness accounts, shoved the staffer.

Nicholson told CNN O'Reilly grabbed him by the arm and started "pushing" him. Nicholson also said that when he asked O'Reilly to stop pushing him, the talk-show host responded that he was "low class."

O’Reilly soon got Obama’s attention, and the two men spoke briefly.

"They shook hands and Mr. O'Reilly said that he thought Sen. Obama was great and that he loved him, and he'd love to have him on the show," Nicholson said. "And then the senator said that he would think about coming on the show after the primaries."

Then the Secret Service intervened to ask O’Reilly to step back behind the barricade that marked the press area.

Speaking later on Fox News, O'Reilly said he tried to "gently remove" the Obama staffer so his camera could get a shot of the Illinois senator.

"We're sorry we had to have that little confrontation," O'Reilly added, "but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen."

Related video: Obama aide: O'Reilly shoved me

– CNN's Chris Welch contributed to this report

Filed under: Barack Obama • New Hampshire


anomoli   January 12th, 2008 4:54 am ET

I find it amazing that the far left has no concept of self preservation in a time of war with radicals, but will foam at the mouth when it comes to Oreilly or FOX news. I'll give you the last word.

Richard, West Palm Beach, FL   January 8th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

The staffer, with a smirk on his face, blocked the camera shot on purpose twice. We all now saw what happened, unedited. What say you?
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Rude, conceited, hypocrite bully O'Reilly got bullied back.

anomoli   January 8th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

The staffer, with a smirk on his face, blocked the camera shot on purpose twice. We all now saw what happened, unedited. What say you?

the puppy   January 8th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Who was O'Rielly looking out for back in ninty two when the RNC/DNC with the help of Bush one and Bill Clinton and the National Media snached control of the electoral process[that allowed choices] from the womens league of voters to create a two party system only?
The same could be asked of many more in the media,I.E. Lou Dobbs, who never mentions it, yet seems confused why there isn't any differance in the parties.
There doesn't have to be, DUA!!! Who else you gonna vote for Sukka?

Ann   January 7th, 2008 2:51 am ET

Have you Dems stopped and read the trash you publish here? Hate, hate and more hate. What's the matter with you guys? Have you lost your minds? Can't someone be different than yourself without you spewing hatred and slime on them? You people are scary, out of control hate freaks.

Alfonso Cardenas   January 7th, 2008 1:31 am ET

This is more reasons to impeach President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney.

What GWOT Has Wrought
On September 20, 2001, before a joint session of Congress, President George W. Bush declared, "Our war on terror begins with Al Qaeda, but it does not end there…. Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists." As it turned out, those fateful words ushered in not a concerted worldwide campaign against militant fundamentalism but a wave of repression felt around the globe. Instead of being a standard-bearer for human rights and civil liberties, the United States lowered the bar, creating secret prisons or "black sites," erecting Guantánamo, rationalizing torture and curtailing civil liberties at home. The US-fashioned "global war on terror" (GWOT) was then replicated in country after country, adapting to local circumstances to provide rhetorical refuge for tyrants and forsaking democratic principles. As the articles that follow show, the "war on terror" has been invoked to arrest and torture prodemocracy activists in Egypt, round up street vendors and protesters in El Salvador, rationalize politically motivated assassinations in the Philippines, jail bloggers and censor websites in Thailand and condone military dictatorship in Pakistan. The criminalization of dissent is not new to these places, and it does not always reflect US intervention or security interests. But the "war on terror" is a new paradigm, and it has proven remarkably versatile and severely damaging. While purporting to protect democracy against its enemies, the "war on terror" has become one of them.

The Nation December 31, 2007

dunk   January 7th, 2008 1:06 am ET

Coolsville! now that shrub has got the republikers bailing out in tuna cans, we begin to see the mainstream media squeaking some glimpses of the real face of our right wing spinmasters, all republikkers remind me of this jerk – theyve had their day, fu*^'ed everything up, ready to bail out of town and leave a multi trillion deficit for Obama, see ya round bill- good riddance! (please leave now).

erexx   January 7th, 2008 12:26 am ET

Just another bully marginalizing his behavior.

izzy99   January 6th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Have heard of O'Reilly. Glad I saw this. Will make sure I never watch him. Obama has already had death threats made and the man had no business doing whatever he could to get his precious shot.

Len, Fallbrook, CA   January 6th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

I thought if you push people around it was part of becoming a member of Congress?

Maybe Bill will be running for a slot in GA?

Richard, West Palm Beach, FL   January 6th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

"BILL O'REILLY HAS CLASS, UNLIKE FINKS LIKE KEITH OLBERMAN…." THEY ARE LOSERS. THEY WANT THE UNITED STATES TO LOSE THE WAR SO THEY ALL SAY, "GET THE TROOPS HOME".
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It is the HEIGHT OF DELUSION to fantasize that ANY DEMOCRAT wants us to lose the war. Many Democrats want our troops to come home safely soon. Many bloggers like above support the deaths of more troops by having them stay in Iraq. It's time for ignorant people to realize that BOTH sides want the best for our brave troops and just have different ideas on how to best support that.

So exhibiting class for the married, "family values" hypocrite O'Reilly is to be almost obsessed with discussing vibrators with single women or trying to set up threesomes with them? Is "class" telling the nation that a kidnapped teenage boy is enjoying his capture and then finding out that the boy was beaten, molested, and raped. Bill-O was not MAN enough to personally apologize to the family.

Is "class" having one of his listeners, an elementary school girl, call him to correct him that he didn't know the difference between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and then Bill-O wasn't MAN enough to admit he was wrong. He just double-talked about them both being about the same. Keith Olbermann is MAN enough to publicly admit when he makes a mistake.

Former Rightie, Pittsburgh   January 6th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Yet another reason I changed parties. I am really tired of hearing the Neo-Con thugs like O'Reily, Hannity, Coulter, etc…

WE THE PEOPLE   January 6th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

HEY BILL, DONT YOU HAVE ANY MORE "PHONECALLS" TO MAKE? YOU SOUND PRETTY STRESSED OUT….MAYBE A CALL TO MICHELE MALKIN WILL CALM YOU DOWN LOL I WONDER WHAT YOUR "BODY LANGUAGE" GUEST WILL SAY ABOUT YOU NEXT TIME SHE'S ON…CROSS ANALYZE YOURSELF BILL, YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED WHAT SHE FINDS ;)

wittybanter   January 6th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

You gotta love Tom Cruise for bringing the word "glib" back into the American lexicon.

Amy, IA   January 6th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Doesn't Bill have any more staffers to sexually harass? To bad Geraldo wasn't the one pushing this guy back! :)

This guys a hack and to have a conservative at a DEMO function is further evidence that "Swiftboating" is going to begin as soon as NH is over.

Jill   January 6th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Jill again…What if good old socio-path Bill were president? Shove'n everybody around and telling them to "Shut-Up"? Maybe then we would wake-up to what is actually happening in this country. Should the government be your parent or your servant? Does anyone remember what the founding fathers had to say about that? A republican is just a libertarian of lesser intelligence and courage….it's really a shame…..

Richard, West Palm Beach, FL   January 6th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

"Yep – That's right Bernard — BHO has REAL class and character
He won't put his hand on his heart and participate in the Pledge of Allegiance,
won't wear the US flag pin on his lapel, and won't take the oath of office on the Bible — He's definitely the kind of man you socialists want in the White House."

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This is the BEST possible example for what a mistake it was for Bush to veto the spending bill for education. It seems beyond belief that anyone could be so COMPLETELY WRONG. Bush has sure "dumbed-down" America as shown.

For the intellectually challenged:
OBAMA HAS NEVER REFUSED TO TAKE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
OBAMA USED TO WEAR THE PIN AND STOPPED AS A PROTEST AGAINST HYPOCRITES WHO WEAR THE PIN BUT DON'T REALLY SUPPORT WHAT IT STANDS FOR.
THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO TAKE ANY GOVERNMENT OATH ON A BIBLE AND OBAMA HAS NEVER SAID HE WOULDN'T.

Jill   January 6th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

O'Reilly doesn't know the difference reporting the news and editorializing; there's a difference…..ditto Fox News. There should be a law….BTW, where was O'Reilly's mother when he should have been learning some manners? Oh, yeah, and then he's supposed to be a "Christian". Read your gospels and find Jesus acting like that !! He has alot more in common with Hitler than Jesus Christ. If Jesus were dead, he'd be rolling over in his grave. (Pun definately intended.) Narcicisstic bigots playing God will all burn in hell.

paratrooper   January 6th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

O'REILLY IS MAKING THE REST OF US CONSERATIVES LOOK BAD. HE NEEDS A GOOD BEATING.
MICKMCK707

Robert Wooller Bradford England   January 6th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly is exactly the reason I tune into CNN. This man, in my view, represents what is wrong with posh , white elite like him. They think they are so good and are patronizing to women and left wingers. You only have to watch his show on Youtube the O'Reilly Factor. I won't watch it on FNC just so I am not adding to the viewing figures of Fox News. The man is a complete joke.

Andrea Thorn   January 6th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

The whole darn country is becoming low class. Begging off the government for a living is low class.

Standing on a pulpit telling people that the world owes them anything, that they have a right to the fruits of the labor of other people is low class.

I'm repulsed that a people who were so proud, independent and self reliant have turned into beggars and thieves.

But yeah, somebody should have tased O"Reilly.

Miriam Thomasson   January 6th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

I never watch Bill O'riley. I watch Greta and when, at a break, the announcement
is made about what is coming up on O'Riley I flip channels .
He sounds rude and ignorant! I feel sorry for someone, like him, who is a fool
and does not even know it!

bobby   January 6th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Oreilly….the BIG IRISH BULLY !

mike   January 6th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Bill is a good man and he sould be able to get a shot of Obama. He is a very important person to all of us weather you know it or not. I read his books and he is very honest. He helps others to be more to expect more. Too bad most of these comments are very unfair. A good person can see Bill is in the right. He looks out for us more than anyone else. He is a very fair reporter so don't be fooled and get carried away with the bash Bill O Reilly wagon. Go O Reilly you will always have support.

AliceInDallas   January 6th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

@kevin.. my previous post didn't show up either so I don't think it's which side your on.

An Oprah worker has said how much they dislike Obama's staff but really like Obama. So maybe they are pretty tough to get along with. On the other hand, I can't wait to, hopefully, hear Keith O. and Stephen Colbert cover this "terrible" treatment of Papa Bear.

Gerard Metzler   January 6th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

O'Reilly is lower than a puke. He's whale puke at the bottom of the ocean. Not only that he's a stupid moronic lummox who gives Irishmen everywhere a bad name.

DC   January 6th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

the bottom line is that this country is not ready for a minority prez

Grant Devereaux   January 6th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

O'Reilly's breakdown is every bit as obvious and as frightening as Britanny Spears'. This man is clearly wacko. Why isn't FOX news getting the guy some help? If they don;t do s9omething soon, I see a very embarrassing if not tragic event very soon. The man is a powder keg.

sageboy117   January 6th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

pretty dumb

Lisla Lee, Dallas, TX   January 6th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

O'Reilly is such a pompous jerk. Not much else to say about him other than he disgusts me. His mother should be ashamed of him… I certainly would be if he were my son.

Jon Dossett   January 6th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

CNN, pay attention to your use of English. According to the story, it did not sound like there was a 'confrontation' between O'Reilly and the staffer. It sounded like O'Reilly 'assaulted' the staffer. No, he didn't hit him, but laying his hands him and shoving him is legally assault.

kevin   January 6th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

figured my previous post wouldn't make it to the board.funny thing is I watch CNN just as much as I watch any other news channel. I guess I didn't bash bill o enough to make the cut with you people. must have missed the {anti-bill only }somewhere on this page before I posted.

why is this news station so afraid of showing more than one side to
there views on anything?I don't get it.

Tinker Bachant, Sautee, GA   January 6th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Don't y'all know that Dubya and Cheney are in Rupert Murdoch's pocket? C'mon, get smart about Fox and ALL their jabber mouths.

Kevin   January 6th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Get out of the way Billy boy. You're a glib, low class loud mouth.

Kevin   January 6th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Billy boy, you're a glib, low class, loud mouth. Period.

doug   January 6th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Where were the Secret Service and who made the decision to allow this violent man near Senator Obama?

Brandon   January 6th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Patty D; Bill O'Reilly has been firmly past the deep end since day one.

Cleareye   January 6th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

The man is a low grade imitation of Wally George. He actually believes that his opinions are important and useful and would be better put to use as a side show barker. I trust Obama will not degrade his candidacy by appearing on his "show."

tntalk   January 6th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Right or wrong, what doesn't O'Reilly confront? That is what he does.

Daniel, WA   January 6th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

I SEE THERE ARE NO COMMENTS. WHAT CAN ANYONE SAY ABOUT OREILLY? THE GUY IS A JOKE. WHEN HE PULLS THESE ANTICS I WISH THE MEDIA WOULD SIMPLY IGNORE HIM. BY PUBLISHING HIM YOU ONLY ENCOURAGE THIS GUY.

Hmmmm…..wrong. How come we don't get to see what Obama's staffer was like….think about it, FOX, CNN….conservative network, liberal network. Don't just read CNN headlines, find out the story!! "Praising Obama"?! Please, CNN should own up to this silliness

Richard   January 6th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

And for those that keep talking about Jesus… lets keep this on a non-fiction level… that means no Easter Bunny, no Spiderman, no Homer Simpson, and no Jesus. If I wanted to talk about made up characters, I would talk to my son.

MKW   January 6th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Who knows what really happened? O'Reilly could have tugged on the man, wanting him to get by or he could have pushed him harder. Either way, it's no reason to cry foul. People need to learn to save their energy for the battles that matter…

djk_hello@aol.com   January 6th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Bill is an idiot, sexist, jerk.

The Saint   January 6th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

That's right, CNN. Ignore my comments, just like you ignored the strong runner-up finish by John Edwards in Iowa.

Why don't you stop running these free commercials for Obama and pay attention to what's really going on?

Do you think the American people didn't notice that your last 'poll of likely caucus goers' had Clinton beating Edwards by 12 points? That's BS and you know it.

Your credibility is waning. Everyone sees what you are trying to do with this Obamathon fluff.

Constitution Lover USA   January 6th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Lillian January 6, 2008 6:27 am ET

I saw that clip and frankly thought that Obama's staffer was extremely Rude, and you wonder if Obama isn't just as Rude, Guess Obama is Afraid of Bill, Go Bill we are on your side.
And sadly we are told New Hampshire requies no voter registerations, no Id to vote only a utility bill with there name on it. Gee doesn't that make New Hampshire 's primary vote Really Irrevelant? How many Illegals who don't have a right to vote will be there, may even be paid by candidates. They have been known to do it before,
And aren't the democrats suing Indiana for passing a bill Requiring a ID? Tells us Democrats are the ones Really Buying the Illegals vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You sound like a typical Bill O'Lielly viewer. O'Rielly isn't the most friendly of people. As far as the whole illegals being paid to vote I think that is nonsense. Its something you heard on O'Lielly. Who is this 'we" that told you that New Hampshire required no voter registration, that is really the most outrage thing I have heard because in every state you need a voter registration card, how you get it differs from state to state. And New Hampshire isn't a place where there are many illegals, say like Arizona where your probably from cause you seem so scared of them you ignorant racist c-bag. As far as paying voters that is as illegal as the occupation we call Iraq. As far as suing Indiana for passing a bill requiring an ID, they are suing because the GOP was targeting people who they ASSumed were not legal, basically the GOP decided to become the voter precint police, which is just as illegal as paying voters to vote for a certain candidate. So go rant with the other sheep on Faux News, oh wait they don't let you comment on thier articles. I guess free speech means nothing to a bunch of racist, hypocrites who think they are god.

RM   January 6th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

I am distressed at the lack of fair and equal coverage given to candidates. The media is trying to steer this election by focusing on only two Democrats, Obama & Clinton. Both of them seem to me to be spouting rhetoric while Richardson & Edwards are offering plans and action. Yet, CNN and other members of the so-called free press give them little coverage. I'm beginning to suspect that big business & special interests are influencing the media to steer the public away from two men who are offering a chance for real change and reform. I challenge CNN to step up & report on ALL the candidates equally!

maynard   January 6th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

BILL DOES NOT WANT THE TRUE LEADER TO WIN . HE LIKE TO STAB OUR LEADERS IN THE BACK WHEN EVER HER CAN

PULL THE PLUG ON HIM AND OTHERS THAT ARE CONNECTED TO CNN.

Daniel, OKC   January 6th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

It wasn't the staffer that was blocking the shot, it was Bill's ego. It's sad that he's too delusional to recognize that. Bill lost touch a long time ago.

Bill probably had this image of himself riding up to Obama on a brilliant white stallion prepared to do ideological battle with the enemy. Bill, with his entourage of squires in tow, armed with cameras, mics, and his magical misquoting notepad, descended into the dark liberal place known as New Hampshire. Humanitarians to the left, educated people to the right, Bill would not be daunted. Sworn to get half the story, he was prepared with all his weapons. Voice dubbing, name calling, mic cutting, and misquoting, were all at the ready. Add a secret cell of undercover Fox special security ready to escort people out of his interviews and he couldn't lose, . . . except he was late and didn't get a good spot so he threw a tantrum. What a tool.

The only reason Fox keeps him around is because it so hard to find someone willing to do to themselves what Bill does on a daily basis. It's another great example of why the GOP can't depend on Bill to follow their playbook.

Kudos to Obama for putting up with this nut-job so professionally.

john williams san diego, ca.   January 6th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly…a liberals worst nightnmare. He alone has proven that the N.Y. Times is Americas version of PRAVDA and that the A.C.L.U. is a terrorist organization…

Donna   January 6th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

All the vituperative name-calling by most of the commentators is the pot calling the kettle black. If, indeed, it is true a staffer intentionally BLOCKED a cameraman from the O'Reilly Factor I think there is a pathetic lack of fairness and a herd mentality to criticize without waiting for facts. If the staffer is at fault, what will you say then?

Thena   January 6th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

If the Obama staffer was behaving badly, why didn't O'Reilly take the high road, be the bigger man and simply diffuse the situation? Why does he have the right to physically "remove" someone? O'Reilly, take a page out of Jesus' playbook–whom you claim to follow–and turn the other cheek. Your hubris is showing…

Greg   January 6th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

And the "Goebbels Award for Propaganda Excellence" goes to…….Bill "Should have been Tazed" O' Reilly!

John Chamberlain, SD   January 6th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

No, It doesn't sound like a big deal after reading the details according to both the aggressor (O'Reilly), and the staffer.
O'Reilly should remember that all he is, is a part of a short story that I can erase anytime we wish. Being a political barker is something you've used to build yourself into a created celebrity (remember The Monkeys, O'Reilly).
Can O'Reilly say "moron".

Gina   January 6th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Bill O'Reiley is a pig and America knows it. His viewers are interested in shock value entertainment. He makes money interrupting, insulting and berating others appealing to the darker side in people.. He is not the type you would see doing a lot of community service, volunteering or working as a staffer on a campaign. I think this staffer is being extremely gracious and Bill O'Reily should at the least be questioned by the police for this publicized assault. His arrogance and stupidity could easily lead to an arrest.

John Q   January 6th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

B. O'Reilly's behavior at the Obama rally shouldn't surprise anyone.

We've all known, on a personal level, someone cut from the same cloth as BOR. They're easy to read. Underneath the bluster is considerable insecurity, coupled with anger stemming from some early life experience. Guys like BOR can't stand who they really are and create a persona to hide it. The only thing that separates this guy from the thousands just like him, is that he happens stand on a soapbox with a microphone.

If he were ever able to resolve the issues that are eating at him, he might actually prove to be a nice guy. My guess is that he'll never summon the guts to really look hard in the mirror, address the truth, and grow from it.

cheryl   January 6th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

When, oh when will FOX get rid of this jerk? He's a laughing stock!

Greg San   January 6th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

I think Congress should look into Steroid use by talk show hosts! The jerk sounds like he's on a 'roid rage.

He needs to create controversy to get people interested in his meaningless show. He should have lost his job when he lost the sexual harassment case!

Phil Whitehead, Prescott Valley, Arizona   January 6th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Of all the pathetic responses I've read here, Karen missed it the worst.
HILLARY an agent of CHANGE??? Just look up all the people who have crossed the Clintons over the years and compare that list to the National Death Registry.
Do your homework people…

Kevin   January 6th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Don't put Obama on a pedistal yet people. We have know Idea what he is going to do if ellected. Remember, all we are doing is voting for the one we think is the best liar and Bill O'Reily helps reveal who will be a good liar. weather you like him or not we need him – King Billy O

Russ Reecer   January 6th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Karen, Karen…poor brainless Karen. Surely you don't want to elect Hillary to simply continue and further the Bushie's agenda for another 4 yrs!!! Hillary is a Bush schill, she brings NOTHING new to the table. Hillary is an AIPAC and Corporate schill, long polluted by the messed up American political process. Hillary isn't a viable choice, unless you like Rudy G and just don't want to vote Repiglican.

BARRACK OBAMA FOR POTUS!!!!!!!

John   January 6th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

What does it matter what Bill O Said – FOX NEWS has argued and won in a FL court that their 1st amendment right DOES NOT REQUIRE THEM TO REPORT THE TRUTH. And they won claiming the freedom to say what ever the hell they want to make up.

Just ask Andrea Makaris – the lady who sued him and got $10M. He went on the air SCREAMING AT THE CARMERA THAT none of her allegations to be true and he was going to destroy her….until it came out that she had everything on tape and the filthy creep had no choice but to settle. He is garbage and a thug.

You can't believe ANYTHING you hear on FOX or read in any Rupert Murdoch publication – like I said – they have already argued in a public court of law the truth has no influence on what they report.

WHIZ   January 6th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

BILL O'REILLY HAS CLASS, UNLIKE FINKS LIKE KEITH OLBERMAN, CHRIS MATTHEWS, "THE WOLF", BIG AL SHARPTON, JESSE JACKSON, BILL'S WIFE HILLARY, EDDIE EDWRDS, OBAMA, DENNIS, RICHIE RICHARDSON, AND THE REST OF THE DEMOCRATIC DEMAGOGUES. THEY ARE LOSERS. THEY WANT THE UNITED STATES TO LOSE THE WAR SO THEY ALL SAY, "GET THE TROOPS HOME". SURE, YOU LATTER-DAY DEMOCRATS, TELEGRAPH OUR WAR PLANS TO OUR ENEMY. AND HOW MANY OF YOU MALE CREEPS UP THERE ON THE STAGE HAVE SERVED IN THE MILITARY. JOE BIDEN AND DENNIS KUCINICH. PERIOD. HILL'S HUSBAND GETS 5 DEFERMENTS. YEAH,THAT'S THE SAME GUY WHO SAID ON INTERNATIONAL TV, UNDER OATH, "I NEVER HAD SEX WITH WOMAN". YEAH, RIGHT BILL!" AND YOU HAVE THE AUDACITY TO HOLD YOUR HEAD UP HIGH AS IF YOU WERE THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST.

AT THE END OF THE DAY O'REILLY IS THE ONE WHO CAN HOLD HIGH AND VISIT THE WAR ZONES AND TALK AND SHAKE HANDS WITH THE GUYS WHO ARE PROTECTING US. TRUMAN AND KENNEDY WOULD ROLL OVER IN THEIR GRAVES IF THEY EVER KNEW THE IMMORAL PHILOSOPHY OF THE CURRENT DEMOGRAPHIC PARTY.

STOP KNOCKING O'REILLY. IT'S BECAUSE OF GUYS LIKE HIM THAT THIS COUNTRY WILL COME OUT ON TOP.

SO THERE !!!

booby   January 6th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

January 6, 2008 1:05 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Oreilly….your beginning to be a BIG IRISH bully. I'd block your shot too. But wait, you sure it wasn't your BIG HEAD that blocked the shot? Assaulting a presidential campaign aide is a new low for you . Are you going through a "britney" moment perhaps Bill?

AP   January 6th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Only a LOW CLASS jerk would do what O'Reilly did. The arrogance, entitled attitude and thoughtless action is exactly what we are trying to get rid of in the next election. O'Reilly should not have a stage on which to promote his failed approaches.

booby   January 6th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Oreilly….your beginnin to be a BIG IRISH bully. I'd block your shot too. But wait, you sure it wasn't your BIG HEAD that blocked the shot? Assaulting a presidentail campaign aide is a new low for you . Are you going through a "britney" monet perhaps Bill?

Fed up with arrogant press   January 6th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Seems some members of the press think they are above following rules, and acceptable social behavior, much less remembering where they might be in the 'food' chain.

Not unlike a certain CBS anchor that got upset because the President of the United States kept HIM waiting, of all the nerve, who does that president think he is anyway.

This quote says it all;

"We're sorry we had to have that little confrontation," O'Reilly added, "but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen."

I suppose we should be glad it wasn't someone in a wheelchair eh Bill?

Rafael Richmond Virginia   January 6th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Go O'Reilly! I know CNN will not publish this comment heck! They hate O'reilly cause he kicks their butt in ratings every year! lol

Someone has to get up front with this politicians and make them talk! Obama as smart as he is should be willing to step up to O'Reilly and not run from him like if he was afraid to meet him on his show. I think it would help Obama more to go to the O'Reilly Factor Show than anything with the Independent leaning audience O'Reilly has. Obama would atrct that vote. Obama has a very good chance right now and I think they know this. As far as O;Reilly goes I love that guy!

Obama
/
O'Reilly 2008

Cile   January 6th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

….and you think Fox News oh I mispoke Faux News could produce and endorse anything better than a Bill O'Reilly. Get Real!! He is classless just like Ann what's her name…..

Anonymous   January 6th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

O'Reilly, you've got to know : This is the for Change.

Don Vito   January 6th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Too bad I wasn't that Obama staffer… I would have knocked O'Liely's block off with a right cross the head.

Mike Uehlein   January 6th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I'd love to hear O'Reilly yell "Don't tase me, bro!"

Mark Stevens Missoula MT   January 6th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

BOR is a gravy sucking pig.

Russ Reecer   January 6th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Come push me Mr. Bill and see what happens to you! Bring it, you over-rated POS. I'd love nothing more than to pummel you into a pile of bloody pulp.

Anybody working for a black man must be "low class", right Mr. Bill? You disgusting, prejudice, bigot of a little man.

Anyone who listens to you must be flat out brainless.

Mel   January 6th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Just some thoughts-
To EH, Saying most Irish men are racist is RACIST!
And to the others, I don't watch Bill or Fox anymore because of all the things you have mentioned. But obviously some of you still do, which is what gives BILL his high ratings! You'll nerver get him off the air if you continue to watch.

bob   January 6th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

I personally do not agree with the obama campaign personally i agree with a few of the well unranked contenders you might say. O'reily well he's always the same.
It's all for ratings. Same as the cnn coverage of brittany spears and all the other celeb news. Ok fine if you're a gossip writer or entertainment writer fine ok. But stuff like this just isn't frontpage real news. World events should be. However even articles like this gives people like oreilly and spears headline news so they get attention. That makes them happy. Thats all this is. For instance if it was a normal factory worker pushing another common worker it wouldn't make the local news let alone national. But because it was oreilly and an obama camera man oh it's national news. Ok i feel sorry for the camera man but grow up people.

Cheryl Agne   January 6th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Doesn't anyone remember the days when that O'Reilly 'joke of a human' was basically a paparazzi? He chased celebrities around for one of those TV gossip channels, and was as vile and intrusive as any paparazzi we've ever seen. He had the same entitled, righteous attitude then that he has now. I've known other people who thought that talking over the top of others and insulting them, showed that they were intelligent. NOT!! O'Reilly also thought it was ok to sexually harrass an employee, and to plagiarize the work of the truly talented; but his dull-witted admirers just keep on truckin'. I would be embarrassed to admit it if I thought highly of him, and when I hear people brag on him I instantly realize that their intelligence is severely limited and I lose respect for them. He definitely belongs on Fox, and they all belong in the toilet. Hey Keith!! Whose the WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD? ~snicker snicker~

As for Obama, I can certainly accept him better than any of the Republicans, but the man is just not ready. In several more years, when he has more real-life experience, I think he'll be a fine candidate. But if he succeeds now, I'm going to be very worried. I've always admired Hillary and have wanted her to run for President since Bill was in. She's extremely intelligent, capable and experienced. As for her hubby, he was an excellent President; he was just a piece of crap husband. So what? It has nothing to do with his Presidential abilities. Those were good years.

HILLARY CLINTON IN 2008

James   January 6th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

O'Reilly is a great reporter! There is more to the story than this liberal one sided article is reporting. Nicholson was being an arrogant jerk and got what he deserved! I can't say Bills actions were any better but the story is they were both behaving bad. And if I was a reporter and some unknown jerk was blocking my camera and getting in my way he would end up on his butt!

Second, ever heard of free press? This country is going to hell in hand basket. Leave it to the DEMOCRATS to ruin it for everyone.

It's okay if their liberal media attacks conservatives but it's not okay vice versa.

Leo, Mesa Arizona   January 6th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

We elect a new president every one (or two) terms for a reason … new ideas, new people, renewed hope. That's how our government was designed and this was done for a reason. It has worked for centuries now and I honestly believe the message of being able to lead "from day one" does not hold water. A democracy is successful because fresh new people take over and present their thoughts and motivations. Mr. Barack Obama is truly an inspiration to lead our country and you know what? If this man wins in NH … … could it be possible? What an amazing step forward for diversity. GO OBAMA!!!!

larry   January 6th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

No one is going to block a O"reilly shot ? wow you better stay way back if that ego ever blows up it will take out a 1/2 a state.

Commonsense   January 6th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

The secret service should have been on this in the first two seconds.
Heads up, guys.

brian   January 6th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Karen – it might help if you back up your claims of Hillary's being an agent of change with some facts, instead of using her own campaign slogans.
Also, I ask the question – Anyone else notice that she strategically dropped RODHAM from her name? I wonder why?

David M. Mwaura   January 6th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I am getting fed up and really tired of Mr Oreily"s odd behaviors, he should know that class exists in uor society and we expect him to act right !.

Addam, Hurricane WV   January 6th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Bill and Fox News is a joke. It really is a shame that Fox News is even allowed to be called news, its nothing but propaganda period. I've yet to see one real news show on that channel with ubiased reporting. Anyone who routinely shows Ann Coulter shouldn't just have their shot blocked, they should be taken off the air. Assault charges sound appropriate, would he do any less if a Left-Wing Liberal pushed him out of the way? No! He'd have to do something, he couldn't stand idly by and let the Left-Wingers get by with such an autrocity. He'd stand up for America, and for Christmas (he'd spin it somehow to where it was also an attack on Christmas and you know it!) and make sure that jerk got what he deserved. So in closing, tasering would have been nice, and it'd been a shame if it malfunctioned and wouldn't turn off.

Neil   January 6th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Of course liberal CNN blows the story up to more then it is. He was joking when he said no one blocks a shot for his show. Now all the little liberal media and their followers will jump on the bandwagon to try to discredit him. CNN , we know his show blows away your ratings everynight, but this is even low for you guys.

brian   January 6th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Jack – The reason CNN didn't mention that the staffer "might have blocked their camera shot several times" is because you can't just make up the news, you have to report how it happened based upon the best facts at the time.

kyle   January 6th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

O’Reilly is low class why wont the guy who got shoved press charges? dick i mean bill shouldnt have even been where he was if the police made him back up..press charges on him !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JD   January 6th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly is the kind of guy that likes to smell his own socks after a hard day's work. Pathetic sociopath.

Michael Guinn, Port Hueneme, CA   January 6th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

O'Reilly and his pompous types from faux news gets WAY too much attention.
His arrogance has no boundaries and as an Obama supporter I find his actions typical of what we have seen for the last seven years.
Time for CHANGE and HOPE has come- Hit the door Bill!

A2   January 6th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Thank heavens for Bill O'Reilly and Fox News. Even though I watch all the news channels, Fox is the single, solitary news network without an obvious liberal bias. How do I know? I worked in the media for a long time; anyone who has worked in the media on any level will tell you there is a strong liberal bias among reporters and editors–that's just the way it is, and anyone who says otherwise is a liar.

Rupert Murdoch, being the genius he is, saw an opening and created Fox News, which swings to the right in a more obvious and less insidious way than the other networks swing to the left. Even when Murdoch denies it, it's a little tongue in cheek.

Funny, though, how much liberals hate Fox News, while not seeing the bias in the other big networks… or not choosing to see it. I've always been frightened by what appears to me to be the liberal tendency to want to squash dissenting opinion. Maybe that is just my own bias, though.

James, Los Angeles, CA.   January 6th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Of course O'Reilly loves Obama; the naive candidate the right wing will soon manipulate and crush.

Jim, Cherokee   January 6th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

To those talking about Boos. This is disrespect, what we have come to expect out of the Obama crowd. Just like their blogs very immature and disrespectful. Alot of people just blowing hot air. If their is a boo in the crowd it will be an Obama supporter. All of us others show respect and CLASS. Something Obama supporters lack in. I sis not say this about Obama. Just alot of his supporters. Obama may be an Ok person, but not my choice for President. I willo not call him names though for he is atleast attempting to do good by the American people. I just wish he would let his supporters know that they are very disrespectful, but he is alfull youn himself and he needs the immature crowd to win votes. Shows some Class. Obama people.

Matt   January 6th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

He's a piece of crap…

George W. Scherf   January 6th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Ahh, yes, the Nazi Fox Thug.

This guy needs to get laid.

RonPaul2008.com

Good Luck, Amerika.

911truth.org

ML   January 6th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Try as you may O'Slimey, you will NEVER be a journalist. You and Fixed News are right up there with the Nat'l Enquirer, just plain hysterical to read.

Low-Class? You give the word a whole new meaning.

Wish you would grab my arm, you'd need a doctor!

maynard   January 6th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

BILL O,.REILLY IS NOTHING BUT TROBLE WE NOW HAVE A PERSON WHO
CAN NOW CHANGE THE POLITICS OF THE U.S.A. AND RIGHT AWAY YOU POMPASS ASS YOU HAVETO TRY AND SHOOT IT DOWN. STAY THE HELL OUT OF POLITICS AND LET THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DECIDE WHO WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT FOR THE USA.

GO BACK TO YOU DESK AND SHUT UP ABOUT POLITICS. DO SOME SERIOUS REPORTING AND THINGS THAT AFFECT THE WAY WE LIVE AND
THE STUPIDITY THAT THE NEWS MAFIA , TRIES TO PUSH ON THE PUBLIC.

IF I WERE A CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE THERE IS NO WAY THAT I WOULD EVEN CONSIDER BEING ON YOU SHOW.. YOU HAVE A WAY OF TAKEN SOMETHING GOOD AND TURNING IT AGAINST WHO EVER YOU INTERVIEW.

Elias Eliadis   January 6th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Things have come to a sorry pass indeed if the O'Reilly creature is accusing others of having "No class." This man is an embarrassment to himself, the Fword News Network, and to anyone who cares about American politics in general. When will we stop paying attention to those, like the "O'Reilly creature, who contribute to the shrillness of current political debate. Take a deep breath, Bill, and at least try to control yourself and behave like an adult in public.
Perhaps Obama did not wish to speak to him, anyway.

James   January 6th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

January 6, 2008 12:28 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Edwards is right. Clinton is the cadidate of the status quo. She was annointed "front runner" by the media because her husband was president; she had the name recognition. (It is a joke how the media controls our thoughts).

What has Clinton done to deserve all the attention she has gotten? Where has she distinuished herself? Unfortunately, she will be in for the long haul because she has sooo much money (again, thanks to Bill).

Obama, on the other hand, is receiving the same free pass Clinton did months ago (didn't we learn our lesson with Bush- remember his free pass in 2000?). He makes the same naive promises that Bush made in 2000. It can't be done. We have a 2 party system that inherently creates competition between the parties. That is how it is, and how it will always be. Change does not happen by wishing for it. Change does not happen by asking those special interests- who have a vested financial incentive to resist change – to cede power. Change does not happen with grandiose oratorical preaching. Change is something that we need actively seek. Change is something we need to spend our entire day working for. Change is something that can be achieved, but only through hard work, struggle, and taking the fight to those who resist it. Edwards understands this, unfortunately, though we Americans are, again, blinded by money, and allow the media to make our choices for us.

Ray Sunshine   January 6th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Since almost everyone here is a critic of Bill, you'd think we were talking about the Devil himself.

nightmare   January 6th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

You didn't vote for experience when you elected the peanut farmer.
You didn't vote for experience when you elected the actor etc.

Senator Barack Obama is a self made man, he worked long and hard . He has dedicated his life to acually helping people to get to where he is. Hillary Clinton, is the wife of a Vice President, that does not entitle her to say she has experience. Experience doing what living in the White House? I am not interested in someone that wants to just add another page to their resume. No "Status Quo" here Hillary!

What has Hillary done for New York? Except ignore her constiuants' calls for help. She doesn't care about what our concerns are. I don't speak only for myself but numerous others I hear complain of her ignorance. If she does that now God forbid what she would do if President. We don't want a goverment that will continue with the dictatorship mentality which Hillary is a part of.

You need to know "that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."

Now is the time for change and Barack Obama shall bring about that change. Barack Obama is Of the people, By the people, For the people.

Stevie Tomlin   January 6th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Olielly. King of farce, Duke of nothing, Prince of psychos.

Susie   January 6th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly probably should have been more polite, but he was just trying to do his job. Many people in his situation probably would have been more rude. Especially all of you Whiney Democrats leaving comments on here. You people don't sound nice at all. You all probably would have punched the guy.

lavelle, rochester,ny   January 6th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

This dude is a sucka, he said it was a zoo there lol he's a sucka! lol

jimmy, Iowa   January 6th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Edwards tells the truth. 2008

Cameron Lynch   January 6th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

To me bill O'Reilly will always be the guy who paid an employee off to keep the phone recordings of his sexual advnaces hush hush REAL CLASSY GUY

Steve, Fishers, IN   January 6th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Man, I wish I had been in the position of that cameraman…Bill would have been planted firmly on his butt, where he belongs.

David   January 6th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

I hope Richardson, Clinton, Edwards and especially Obama who all run on having foreign policy experience from somewhere realizes the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 and no longer exists. It is called Russia now boys and girls.

Yeah that speaks volumes for the Dems on foreign policy.

Only one candidate in last nights debates has more than an iota of intelligence and that is Ron Paul.

The rest are idiots that act like spoiled rotten little kids that need their butts spanked.

Vote Ron Paul for intelligence, honesty and integrity.

ps. it wont be long till the Dems and Repubs steal Ron Pauls platform completely.

jimmy, Iowa   January 6th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

January 6, 2008 12:17 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
My teen ager just told me it was ok to smoke pot and snort crank because Obama did. Obama YOU BETTER EXPLAIN TO MY CHILD NOW> I WILL HOLD YOU RESPOINSEABLE> YES I AM ANGRY

val whitford   January 6th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

I commend the staffer because I was always taught to let people talk and say what they want but if somebody put their hands on you, you take them down.If Bill O'Reilly would of "gently" put his hands on me he would of drew back a knub!!!!!

Lucy Palm Springs, CA   January 6th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

There is 2 sides to every story… I happen to like Bill and think he's a very respectable person.

Butterknife   January 6th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

The only thing missing is O'Reilly on the ground saying, "Don't taze me, bro."

Sally   January 6th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

O'Reilly should just go on Oprah's show, she is Obama's campaign manager.
Funny how Obama states that he would not allow lobbyists, but he accepts millions from Oprah. She is leading the serge against Hillary, and its also telling that Oprah's fans are 95 percent women, so instead of backing a woman, Oprah is backing a black man because he is black. Never mind that he has no experience, and we all know what 8 years of inexperience has taught us.
But, people are swayed by all the Obama-Oprah hype and advertising dollars, they are assaulting women's needs, women's intelligence and women's rights in our country. Go ahead, vote for Obama and get another George Bush that doesn't know his head from his back side. Yes, lets blunder again.

Cable King Pittsburgh PA   January 6th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Hey Gang, don't overlook the good news. At least this pathetic excuse for an adult
is no longer inflencing children in the classroom

Anonymous   January 6th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

sounds like cnn jealously

Bruce   January 6th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Karen,
Are you kidding? You really can't be serious. You actually made this statement, "VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTON who IS an agent of change and WILL repair the damage and reputation our country has fallen upon during these 8 miserable years of the shrubbery administration."

Why in God's name do you think Clinton will do any better than any of the other candidates? Is it because she's a woman? I can't believe that any clear thining individual would vote for someone simply because of race or gender.

Whom ever gets into office after the mess Bush has made of our country will do BETTER in the short run. We have to look further down the road for a decent recovery, and pick the person who can work with congress and get the USA back on track.

I don't see four more years of a Clinton White House being that cure….

ann parker   January 6th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

I stopped watching Bill Oreilley's show over 2 yrs ago because of his uncouth attitude. He comes across as a very unhappy man with a bag of emotional problems. Sure he has a lot of money so does milions of others but that's no excuse for his rude behavior. The way he carries himself is only showing that he's missing something either in his personal life or business life that he can't achieve. I hope he has a therapist because if he doesn't he should think about one.

Lisa K., South Portland, ME   January 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

O'Reilly is an arrogant and now irrelevant clown. Obama can only sully himself by deigning to appear on the same stage as this moron.

Linda   January 6th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Yes, "the spin stops there"…..and stays there! That's FOX!

AliceInDallas   January 6th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

You guys leave Papa Bear alone now. ;) Let Stephen Colbert handle this, hopefully, tomorrow night at 11:30 p.m. ET. Yes, I'm sure Keith O. will take him to task. Yes, I agree that Bill is way out of line. No love lost hear for the egomaniac. But, I also heard, several months ago, that Obama is great but some of his staffers are extremely difficult people and not pleasant to work with. That may not be relevant in this situation but it crossed my mine.

harold   January 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

I always looked upon O..Reailly as kinda creepy. He sure does not have a "likeable" personality, as the current favored term in politics seems to be…..Otherwise I don't watch his program..and consider him a little affected…and touched in the head.. whats his beef, being a millionaire is tuff?

Linda   January 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Oh, my! It's always a little funny when people who are so full of themselves do something so stupid…but with Bill-O, it's pretty much constant! If it wasn't so embarrasing that adults behave this way and have an actual forum to spout their stupidity, it would be hilarious. Anyone who takes any of Bill O'Reilly's comments (or anyone on Fox News) as believable needs help….I hope they all get it!

Mary - Monroe, La   January 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Can you get this story any more wrong?!? As long as it makes Fox News and Bill O'Reilly look bad, this is wonderful news for CNN but good grief, guys, it's obviously a lie! Too many FAIR newspeople have reported this and what you said is NOT what happened. CNN is obviously not to be trusted.

NWO HUNTER   January 6th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

LETS ALL GIVE THANKS TO THE BUSH/CLINTON DYNASTY FOR THE THE CURRENT STATE OF DEMISE IN OUR COUNTRY.

BUSH -88
CLINTON – 92
CLINTON – 96
BUSH – 2000
BUSH – 2004

AND NOW

CLINTON 2008?
CLINTON 2012?

HOW ANYONE COULD VOTE FOR HILARY AND EXPECT CHANGE IS BEYOND IGNORANCE. WASHINGTON INSIDERS DO NOT CHANGE.

RON PAUL IS OUR ONLY HOPE

Paul   January 6th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Sounds like Nicholson is just another liberal wimp to me.

jp/michigan   January 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Why does Obama have Secret Service watching over him? What happened? It doesn't hirt to look more presidential.

Jacquie Janulis   January 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

What a laugh… Bill O'Reilly calling anyone "low class". There is no one on this earth more rude, obnoxious or low class than Mr. O'Reilly!

curtis-arkansas   January 6th, 2008 11:57 am ET

what an ass. why is this idiot not in jail like anyone else would be?

clyde   January 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

"Low Class?" My momma always said…It takes one to know one….

Senn   January 6th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Obama better be careful. O' reilly is the O' Devil. He pretends he wants to have Barack on his show and butters him up. Then in the interview itself, he will force Obama into such a corner that the Republicans will blow it out of proportion. Be careful Barack!

Durtybastud   January 6th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Faux Pas Noose(Fox News) has a golden goose on the loose. Their biggest money maker has found a new target. 67 yr old men, O'Really has done it again picking a fight with an old guy. Nicholson should press charges on him.

Who cares?   January 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Bill O'Reilly is the funniest man in the world, and he doesn't even know it. He has no idea that every hateful thing he says sounds like a punch line to his own ignorance. But no one tell him about this, okay? We need him to remain unaware of his own irony for the joke to live one.

Tom   January 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Bill O'Reilly showed up at the Hillary event early that day and didn't cause any problems.

richard sloan   January 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Bill O'Reilly has the no. 1 talk show in the country. He beats all the other left wing nuts( abc, nbc, cbs and pbs) in viewers combined. If the Right treated the left wing idiot reporters in the same manner, they would scream their heads off.
May God bless Bill, for he is a true american!! Lets hope for the sake of this great country we live in that the cowards of the left get beat into the sand. Say NO to hitlerlly, osama obama and the rest of the left wing friends of the terrorist.
As for Preident Bush, he will be seen threw the eyes of history as a Great president.

Mike, Land O Lakes, FL   January 6th, 2008 11:42 am ET

ANDROLOMA, well said!!!

"ANDROLOMA, Commerce City, Colorado January 6, 2008 5:51 am ET

Too bad O'Reilly wasn't in Pakistan to "block the shot" at Bhutto!"

seth   January 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

oh please stop. No one knows the full story. It's people that talk negative about bill that have no idea what their talking about. They wait and feed on stuff like this to make their low grade points
plllease

Liza, Houston TX   January 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

I really wish Cheney would take Bill with him to go hunting sometime.

sbcain   January 6th, 2008 11:40 am ET

The biggest mistake people make is continuing to give attention to biased, egotistical loudmouths, like O'Reilly, positive or negative. Please, just ignore him!

natalia   January 6th, 2008 11:40 am ET

poor lilte boy he still crying 4 anncoulter lilte boobies suck,,,em baby and grow up what a shame this pukes are lol ha ha ha

Anonymous   January 6th, 2008 11:37 am ET

What A jerk, I wish I was as important as O'Reilly!

Pippen, Arlington VA   January 6th, 2008 11:36 am ET

I like the way CNN's kept this the top story on the ticker for 20 straight hours. Totally transparent…. but funny.

Mitchell W. Edmonds   January 6th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Someday Bill Orealy will put his hands on the wrong person and get his ass kicked in front of the world. If he ever pushed or shoved me we would fight right thenand there. What puzzles me is why the staffer didnt punch him in yhr nose.

Frank   January 6th, 2008 11:32 am ET

O'Reilly believes, he can do whatever he pleases. Just because he is in the media, he got no special rights whatsoever. Note = You really think there were no other news agents at this event? How come they don't become pushy for a "fair shot" ?

Answer= They aren't buttheads like O'Reilly !

Esther   January 6th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Where can I find the video of the incident, I saw a quick shot on CNN news??

psin   January 6th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Bill should be given the same treatment as MUSE……………………he should be sacked and Fox ratings will go up

Joe West   January 6th, 2008 11:28 am ET

"Comments are moderated by CNN, in accordance with the CNN Comment Policy, and may not appear on this blog until they have been reviewed and deemed appropriate for posting."

Nice to see some fair and balanced blogging by the Clinton News Network…

M C M   January 6th, 2008 11:27 am ET

So typical of O'Reilly and Fox Noise, completely pathetic. If anyone did that to him, he'd be screaming about it far and wide.

Kevin   January 6th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Are all of these comments from cnn employees or what?O’Reilly can be an ass just like any other news personalty and he knows it, including correspondents on cnn.
I'll be impressed if this even gets posted.
freedom of speech is wonderful feature in this country.

Joe Dee   January 6th, 2008 11:23 am ET

Everything I read and hear about O'Reilly makes me believe he is no more than "poor white trash" who somehow conned his way into his current position. Maybe that is why he refers to himself as an "I con." If Fox really had the quality they pretend, they would dump rubbish like B.O.

Mike, Cleveland, OH   January 6th, 2008 11:20 am ET

EH:

Though I agree with most of your statements. I take offense to your generalizing statement that "Most Irish Men are" racist…. You probably don't know many true Irish people or those with Irish heritage

CNN: Why are you still "moderating" my previous comment that was posted 17 hours ago? Stop with the censorship Please

a.b. real   January 6th, 2008 11:19 am ET

O…O…O'REAILLY SHOULD CHECK IN A LINATIC HOUSE. THAT'S WHERE HE BELONG. HIS CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WILL BE ALL OVER FOX NEWS. WE HAVE SEEN THE SAME ARROGANCE ON OTHER FFOX EMPLOYEES.

Bob   January 6th, 2008 11:16 am ET

If O'Reilly wasn't on Fox, he'd be in therapy looking through a hole cut in a cardboard box , pretending he was on television and people cared about what he had to say.

Mike   January 6th, 2008 11:13 am ET

What an unbelievable loser O'Reilly is. I know a lot of his personality is part of a character he's playing, but it looks like the line between the two has been erased. He is far too convinced of his own significance. As for the poster talking about Obama's lack of experience, Hillary has all of the wrong kinds of experience. A vote for Hillary will be a vote for the kind of pathetic back-biting that has plagued our government for over a decade. It is time for new ideas.

libby   January 6th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Oh come on, its all about nothing! Lynn Sweet, another lefty, trying to take
down Bill O Reilly, she could not come close to Bill's intelligence.
His ratings are proof, we love him. KUDOS, BILL, don't let these pinheads,
get the best of you.
WE WILL KEEP WATCHING YOU, AND KEEP YOUR RATINGS HIGH!

Sherry   January 6th, 2008 11:09 am ET

O'Reilly is sooooo yesterday. Just like a few politicians we know.

Kevin   January 6th, 2008 11:06 am ET

I know everyone is going to bash O'Reilly because of this article. I agree the way it is written makes him come off as an ass. But remember who is posting this article. A liberally biased news network like CNN is going to do everything to make the more conservative Fox News look bad. I bet the truth isn't as bad as it is made out to be.

Mike Smith   January 6th, 2008 11:06 am ET

If anyone thinks Bill O'Reilly loves Barack Obama, then I've got a lot in Lakeview New Orleans to sell them.

This bigoted hack is running out of controversial stunts and headline making outrageous statements.

I look forward to the total fizzle of the neocon movement along with the likes of Bill O'Reilly, Ann Coulter, and Rush Limbaugh. Ignorance has prevailed long enough along with thier poster child, Bush Junior.

Linda Carpenter, Phoenix, Arizona   January 6th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Sen Obama, do not ever go on Bill O'Reilly's show, he is a hate monger, liar, almost as bad a man as Rush.
I think all of the Dems should refuse to even go on FOX LIES.
They are a huge reason for all the division in the nation and they perpetuate all of the lies of the Bush Adminstration.
Do not grace them with your presence, do not make him seem legitimate.
He has no jounalism backgrond but is just a hack for the right wing liars

Tom Brantley   January 6th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Dr. Ron Paul represents a true threat to the people and corporations that own the main stream media. He represents the common man. This fact is obvious if you look at how his funds are raised. He hasn't filled his coffers with money from special interest groups and large corporations, but rather by over a hundred thousand individuals with an average donation of about 90 bucks. He has been unfairly represented by most of the media including CNN.

Dawn, Waco, TX   January 6th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Attention world: No one likes O'Reilly.

Forrest   January 6th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Billy O'Reilly is delusional with his thought process feeling it is okay for him to cross the line, not follow any rules and man handle anyone because he is 'The Factor'. Well, he touched the guy, he committed an assault and should be charged. The Secret Service should have never allowed the man to get that far if he crossed a line or touched another person. What a pompous nobody he is.

sthorpe   January 6th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Bill O' Reilly for President!!!! You go Bill !! Thank you for having the balls to do your job and git r done !!! Your the best !!

San Francisco, California   January 6th, 2008 10:49 am ET

I heard Bill explained what happened and it appears that the Obama people tried to block Fox camera. Obama is becoming cocky and arrogant…the whole idea that he can be in the middle and get the two party to work together is ridiculous. Bill is not doing anything that any other reporter would not do, it was the Obama people that was playing the anti-republican game against fox. I'm no fan of Fox but this is not indicative of someone who will put party politic aside for the good of the country. BTW, he makes these great speeches making promises that stirred people's emotions, yet, his debate last night was horrific. When it came time to debate real content, where was his????? the best he could come up with to defend his experience to be president is to say that word matter and he would get the people excited and involved so the dems can win the majority in order to make things happen? that is his great change for the nation…..to win the majority? There is nothing substantial to fill the great big hole in the center of this golden egg and Hillary Clinton along with the debate monarator last night exposed Obama for it…….no experience, no actions…just a bunch of talk, talk, talk, talk, talk…..the man obviously spent much time perfecting how to deliver persuasive speeches…I suggest he spend more time compiling experience on domestic and international policies so that the 'CHANGE' he talks of is grounded with much weight on proven implementation results and not just float on and on and on top of the hot air he has been blowing out there to the public.

Scott Crooks   January 6th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Another pathetic, low-class attempt by O'Reilly to get some cred as a real journalist. This hate mongering confrontationalist is on his way out, as are all those who make money trying to polarized a nation that is looking for unity. If we ever achieve that vaulted purpose, the O'Reillys of this country would be so out of business. Free speech, when it offers constructive, cooperative alternatives is great, but not when it is hijacked by negative egomaniacs. O'Reilly, your time is fading!

Bill   January 6th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Staffer should have punched him. Self defense!

Greg, Houston   January 6th, 2008 10:44 am ET

An irrelevant hack who is trying real hard to matter. If Obama is smart he will not bother to go on his show. It is only about ratings.

maddie   January 6th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Stephen Colbert, Papa Bear needs you!!

alley cat   January 6th, 2008 10:41 am ET

O'Reilly is a fool, no doubt, but only a little gutless punk would press charges for having someone grab their arm…is that what you folks do?? Would've been better to just push Billo on his ass. This is why you ALL get me sick!

B. Martin   January 6th, 2008 10:37 am ET

What seems like aggressive behaviour, especially the fact he was out of the designated area, would seem to match his personality….I have never met the man and really do not care to….I like people that are considerate and not pushy and this would sure seem like a pushy guy to make him look good…..over a picture!!….I suggest he matures a lot and tries to be a little nicer for the sake of his reputation and everyone elses….he probably would have got his shot he wanted with a better attitude….

Mike, Owosso, MI   January 6th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Wait a second, this many comments and no one has yet suggested that Clinton was some how involved in planting O'Reilly there? This has to be a first.

LL   January 6th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Amazing!!

You read a report in CNN … then you make your decision about an event. Here is the issue Fox is ahead of CNN so don't expect a clear reporting from them. Second, if a republican candidate's aide block CNN to videotape ane event, is that right?
We should not let our bias or hate for someone cloud our judgments.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   January 6th, 2008 10:33 am ET

I believe O'Reilly has some kind of problem with respect to certain groups of people and he himself will eventually expose what it is. It's just a matter of time that his true colors will show to end his career. Anyone who resorts to name calling has underlying problems.

Justin Romberg   January 6th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Amazing all these comments are so emotional and from the hip. HOW DO ANY OF YOU KNOW WHAT REALLY HAPPENED???. Stop being so emotional and use your small brains.

Ruth C. Angel   January 6th, 2008 10:30 am ET

"…no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor…" Does this man's ego know no bounds? Good grief. It matters not your support nor lack thereof where Senator Obama is concerned, O'Reilly is just out of control. Unfortunately, he gets as much air time as does Ms. Spears…too much, that is. I choose to laugh most of the time except that they really are quite sad individuals, don't you think?

Richard Taylor   January 6th, 2008 10:28 am ET

I have a feeling the Bill O'Reilly, Rush Limbaugh era is coming to a close.

Fox News "fair and Balanced" yeah right, and I am Santa Claus!!!

What an buffoon this guy is!!!!

John   January 6th, 2008 10:27 am ET

What a self-absorbed, self-important jerk. Why on earth would anyone watch his show or give even the smallest amount of attention to his opinions?

maddie   January 6th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Papa Bear's gone wild! Where's Stephen Colbert??? Papa Bear needs him.

Remember the time Papa Bear almost decked another political analyst when the two of them were being interviewed?

Stephen, Papa Bear needs your help.

Mario Uy Streamwood IL   January 6th, 2008 10:26 am ET

I used to watch Bill O'Reily, everyday. I did for the content. But slowly, I'm losing interest. I still watch his show occasionally, but not as regular. I still do so, but not for the content anymore, but just to see what kind of stupid things he would do such as this….it's entertaining….that's almost what he is good for…he has lost a lot of credibility. He is in the same category as Rush Limbaugh. I tune in to him occasionally just to be entertained. But I now take everything they say with a grain of salt.

Mario Uy
Streamwood IL

lee   January 6th, 2008 10:25 am ET

To O'Reilly: falafel

John   January 6th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Nice slant on this story. An Obama staffer intentionally moved in front of the OReilly news crew. Get you facts straight before you blab your typical left slants.

S. Holt   January 6th, 2008 10:21 am ET

I agree Corey, O'Rielly should not have been given all this 'free' publicity. You don't shove, push, or put hands on anybody, especially a security officer. I'm sure this press time could have been spent on a better topic – Clinton/Obama /Edwards or Huckebee/McCain/Romney.

Helen, Boston, MA   January 6th, 2008 10:19 am ET

BIG DEAL….this is news?

roger, conway sc   January 6th, 2008 10:19 am ET

this man is a jerk, he is your typical right winger. he thinks he knows everything & has the right to do what ever he wants to do….there is no way in heck this man is a fan of obama, he just wants him on his show to humilate him and if obama agrees to do so he will get what he deserves…had someone treated o'reilly like this they would have been arrested…the right wing gives him all of their support and are his fan base so he gets off on pushing people around and making the headlines…

Nelsons   January 6th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Does anyone still watch O'Reilly's show? What an asterisk that guy is – totally unimportant in the bigger scheme of things.

Anonymous   January 6th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Wwwahhhhh I got pushed. Stop crying and move on.

Did you ever stop to think that if there was a risk of a rap in the mouth, poeple in this country would be nicer to each other?

Ned Thorne   January 6th, 2008 10:16 am ET

I was at that event, and O'Reilly was on the scene with his camera, getting in people's faces about what they thought about Obama's speech. "Were you impressed?" he asked. I'm a bit shocked (actually, come to think of it, not at all shocked) at his callousness with regard to "blocking shots" of the O'Reilly Factor (given the fact that his camera was on a guy's shoulder, couldn't he have had his cameraman simply step slightly to the left or something?). It sounds very much like he went after a confrontation. Because, from everything I've seen of him, confrontation is his way. Not debate, not reason, not thought, not progress. Simple confrontation with the ultimate aim of bullying everyone else into aping what he says or "getting out of the way." His show ought to be reclassified as a black comedy.

Mary   January 6th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Hillary Clinton is the only obvious choice for President to get us out of the crap hole the "shrub" has gotten us into. O'Reilly is nothing but a Puke like that hypocrite "Rush". Obama doesn't deserve the press that CNN is giving him. Please pull all yer heads out and realistically look at who is best to turn our great nation back around. Hillary Clinton is the only choice.

Anonymous   January 6th, 2008 10:12 am ET

WWWWAAAAAHHHHHH I got pushed. I a

Judith   January 6th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Sounds to me like O'Reilly, needs some real good phycothreapy… Why does this guy have to be so pushy and demanding?…Anyway, unlike Clinton, Obama talked to the man that was man handling his staff member, and took control of the situation…. I guess it does show who is better to be President of our country, Clinton or Obama….. I'm staying with Obama all the way….. I would love to see a wh ticket run with both Obama and Edwards on it….. NO MORE CLINTONS OR BUSH'S……

JUST ANOTHER VOTE FOR OBAMA FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE, I WASN'T IN NO POLL COUNT SO I WONDER HOW MANY, MANY MORE OF US THERE ARE THE THINK THE SAME WAY…..

steve   January 6th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Stop all of this talking! Now lets march over to Bill and each and everyone take turns kicking his nut sack.

aki   January 6th, 2008 10:08 am ET

you dem's are all haters, can't you guy's for one day be tolerance? anything about
republican send you'all brain spinning. i tell you this, you will all see what america will become when your liberal thought rule.
jesus, whats wrong with you guy's brain? THIS COUNTRY IS FINISHED WITH YOUR THINKING. AM AN AFRICAN AND ALSO STAND FOR THE BETTERMENT OF AMERICA AS A WHOLE. I JUST HATE LIBERALS LIKE YOU ALL.

FAL   January 6th, 2008 10:07 am ET

EH,
Your comment that most Irish men are racist is completely incorrect and without basis. You should be ashamed for saying such a thing.

Yes, BO is arrogant and often radical. Why people get so riled up by him is beyond me. You are reacting exactly like he wants you to. Just ignore him, he'll eventually go away!

mike kaplan   January 6th, 2008 10:04 am ET

What a jerk. What else can you say? Except that it's pathetic that anyone at all still cares what BIll O'Reilly has to say about anything. He is, and always was, an ass.

ivan wilson   January 6th, 2008 10:03 am ET

O'Reilly is a barking dog, (sorry dogs)

bill   January 6th, 2008 10:02 am ET

doesn't surprise me that obama wanted to avoid o'reilly. would have finally have to answer real questions and not those softball questions he is used to.

tom   January 6th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Bill is a great person and his show is the most watched on all of cable news. But I do like Hannity better. Look at the ratings. Fox is a great news channel. ( I wonder if they will post this on CNN. We will see. Vote for Hillary.

Qstorm376   January 6th, 2008 9:54 am ET

I am amazed that there was not one intelligent, profound comment made up to this point. Without the intelligence or education for a proper response, most just resorted to name-calling.

Mo, Worcester, MA   January 6th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Next time Obama staffer can do us all a major favor by putting this man in a hospital even if it for a short time…

ED winter park fl   January 6th, 2008 9:52 am ET

The only thing that would be easier to believe about phyiscal actions by orielly would be that the recipient was a female that would object to his phone proclivities. Foz puts up with him because they can't get any legitimate T V/RADIO person that would be willing to take his place. Maybe ann coulter or dick morris are the types that would fit Foxes needs. orielleys days are numbered . then he and his clone.hannity can hold hands and tip toe through the tulips

Rob Webb   January 6th, 2008 9:52 am ET

Maybe O'Rielly was telling the truth. If he was a liberal, you all would be saying he was just trying to do his job. I can see by the other responses that all you fools can continue to do is call people names and cast insults. Try doing an honest, non emotional evaluation of the issues and how those issues are best represented by the different candidates. Think about your country and your constitution. ( if you can !)

Mike, Houston, TX   January 6th, 2008 9:52 am ET

Way to go Bill. Keep after them.

John   January 6th, 2008 9:49 am ET

Someone needs to take Mr. O'Reilly out back and gently remove a large chunk of his limitless arrogance and ego.

said ragragui   January 6th, 2008 9:48 am ET

what a loser that guy is.

Elizabeth,   January 6th, 2008 9:48 am ET

I am the only person who will admit to liking O'Reilly's show. I don't agree with some stuff he says, but who could? When he says ridiculous things to warrant a responsible response out of one of his guests, I just think he is doing his job as a reporter. Allot of his commentaries are right on the money. He has been really big on supporting our troops regardless of political war fare, and has visited the areas hands on. How could that be bad? If you think he should stop openly supporting our troops and openly criticizing the areas of gov. where help is needed, then YOU are the ones who shouldn't be allowed on America's media front.

Anonymous   January 6th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Someone needs to take Mr. O'Reilly out back and gently remove a large chunk of his almost infinite arrogance and ego.

William , Memphis, TN   January 6th, 2008 9:47 am ET

I see a lot of hatred being spewed out for Bill O. This will make his talk show even more popular. Making millions through hatred. Only in America.

Bill, Streamwood, IL   January 6th, 2008 9:46 am ET

Why is it that the conservative media does not think normal rules applies to them and they are above the law?

We have this guy O'Reilly who thinks that he is actually a media journalist and not a cheap entertainer roughing up people and laughing about it later. Then there are professional writers like Bob Novak who believe it is perfectly acceptable to publically out a CIA agent just to help the White House in childish politcal payback.

Why are the laws not being enforced? Why wasn't O'Reilly arrested for assault and battery? Why wasn't Novak charged with treason?

Tim   January 6th, 2008 9:46 am ET

You extreme right wing Kook-Aide drinkers should watch a bit more of the Fair and Balanced newscast, try opening your minds and listen for a change.

Tyler   January 6th, 2008 9:46 am ET

Maybe they should put someone on staff that can put some old white man on his ass who might be trying to "get a shot" of the Senator. "No one is going to block a shot on the O'Reilly Factor." Let's test that theory, get someone who might actually push back. By the way Secret Service should investigate Bill's comments as a personal threat on the life of a presidential candidate.

mommamc   January 6th, 2008 9:42 am ET

I would have decked Bill…not that I'd need much of an excuse. I have a feeling that just having him in your face is an exceptable excuse for assault.

mike   January 6th, 2008 9:40 am ET

The reason that liberals hate O'Reilly so much is because they fear him.His opinions are not politically correct and he doesn't care what other people think of him.#1 rated opinion show in america.

drbcool   January 6th, 2008 9:38 am ET

So O'Reilly can't get what he wants? Poor baby. He's had eight years of someone in the White House who is as rigid an idealogue as he is, and now he's facing the idea that some other point of view might prevail. No wonder he's pushy — he's in a panic that his time is passing.

Joe in Vermont   January 6th, 2008 9:34 am ET

Give up Karen! Clinton's old hat, old news and wouldn't be here if she hadn't married Bill. The country's got "PCS" (i.e. Post Clinton Syndrome)

Jose F.   January 6th, 2008 9:32 am ET

Then the Secret Service intervened to ask O’Reilly to step back behind the barricade that marked the press area.

Kirk   January 6th, 2008 9:31 am ET

It will probably just kill most of the people that post on here to know that I enjoy and admire Bill but I will be voting for Obama if he gets the nod from the Dems. I'm not going anywhere near Clinton or Edwards.

Kirk   January 6th, 2008 9:28 am ET

January 6, 2008 5:39 am ET

BILL OREILY(I SPELLED HIS SURNAME INCORRECTLY FOR A REASON),. WHY ? BECAUSE BILL O, IS "LOW CLASS", WHICH IS THE LABLE BILL USED TO DESCRIBE MR, NICHOLSON. BILL, IS A CERTIFIABLE RACIST, AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED, ANYWAY. AND, JUST BECAUSE SEN. OBAMA IS BLACK DOES NOT MEAN BILL ISN'T A RACIST. MOST IRISH MEN ARE ! PEOPLE NEED TO START BOYCOTTING THAT FACTOR SHOW BILL HOSTS. IT'S COMICAL, TO ME, THAT BILL THINKS OF HIMSELF AS AN "ICON", AS WELL. TO ME AN ICONIC PERSON IS ONE THAT OTHERS ARE UNCRITICALLY DEVOTED TOO. MOVIE STARS, ATHLETES, ETC., BUT A HOST LIKE BILL AIN'T NO ICON. BILL IS JUST BASICALLY A MESSED UP PERSON. I WOULD HAVE BROKE HIS ARM HAD HE PLACED HIS PAWS ON ME, IF I WERE MR. NICHOLSON. SO BILL, YOU'RE A LUCKY MAN

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Lol, sounds like somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed????

Kirk   January 6th, 2008 9:26 am ET

Fox News and Bill offer something very rarely seen on all networks: objective news and a perspective from both sides. Kudos to you Bill for getting a brief word with Obama. I happen to like Obama and hope that Bill will invite him on the show.

Gary D. Austin, TX   January 6th, 2008 9:25 am ET

It's all about Bill O'Reilly, now isn't it? What a jerk!

michael   January 6th, 2008 9:23 am ET

Bill O'Reilly is a bigot and was there only to "Spin" something bad about Obama. The secret service should have put him down. O'Reilly is a terrorist and thinks the Bill Of Rights is mearly a "suggestion:

Ron Shaw   January 6th, 2008 9:23 am ET

Oh you sorry left-wingers. Bill O'Reilly is the finest there is in TV news reporting. He has done more for pointing out the foibles of the far left-leaning (and totally un-American) media than anyone other than Rush Limbaugh. Wish his nightly TV time were trippled!!

david king   January 6th, 2008 9:22 am ET

I note from the above comments that the "Left" does not believe in responsible disagreement. Those of whom they disapprove are evil, stupid, or both. No compromises.

Camera Shy   January 6th, 2008 9:22 am ET

This is what I've never been able to understand about news people and camera shots. I can stand wherever I please and if i'm in your shot, you should move to find a better shot. Why should I have to move for you? Does your right to have the perfect camera shot supercede my right to stand where I like? Welcome to a free America

David Buzzell   January 6th, 2008 9:19 am ET

The way I see it, it's the "someone with experience" that got us into this mess the country is in. Time for some new blood in office.

As far as O'Reilly is concerned, he is a legend in is his own mind. Anyone with any sense would just dismiss him and that whole so-called "Far and Balanced" network.

James D.   January 6th, 2008 9:18 am ET

Megalomaniac….O'Reilly's "success" is a SAD commentary on the consciousness of the USA.

Tom, Oklahoma   January 6th, 2008 9:16 am ET

Whooooa!!
It appears this board is totally biased.

Why is Obama affraid to come on O'Reilly's show?

Is he worried about telling the truth?

Or…affraid of being exposed for the radical liberal he is?

Human   January 6th, 2008 9:16 am ET

The Bully got his comeuppance. Should of just tazed him.

politico   January 6th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Ha Ha Ha. BLAST FROM THE PAST: O'Reilly attempting to seduce his 20-something-year-old staffer, with a loofa in the shower. Such a Catholic family man. Woo Hoo!!!

Saria   January 6th, 2008 9:12 am ET

I think O' Reilly he is a nice person and some times fair,but that little man Shawn
Hannity look like Indian acting he is way better than any body he calls all the time
Fox news fair and blance, when he attacks every body except repuplican.
That is not fair and blance he need to change for Fox and repuplican. I can wait when next election for democarat and Hanity. Colmes, Alen you are great journalist keep doing for good work for American people.

Love,

Saria

Jack Socks   January 6th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Mr O'Reilly is out of control and only demonstrates the mindset of our news media as a group.
I believe he should be watched closely for this aggressive physical behavior.
Once you feel you are above legal and ethical behavior the euphoria will continue to escalate, and he will act like this again.
You would thin a man of his self awarded stature would conduct business more professionally, but it seems sensationalism drives our media mentality.

Antonio Gonzalez   January 6th, 2008 9:05 am ET

I am sure Nicholson is a afroamerica. Then he is low class for O Really.

JB Boston MA   January 6th, 2008 9:04 am ET

Hey EH-

You are dumb. You say that Bill Oreilly is a racist. How do you know this? Because "most Irish men are".

ARE YOU FOR REAL? You do realize that is racism right?

jerry   January 6th, 2008 9:04 am ET

Why would anyone want to talk to Barack Obama or take his picture??? The mind boggles???

Pete weaver   January 6th, 2008 8:56 am ET

We watch Bill orielly at our house

The different candidates running for president thinking they can keep repoters no matter who they arefrom doing there job of taking video or still shots of anyone running for President is Ludicrouse. If they don't want any news people taking piictures at an event shoiud not be running for office.

By keeping fox news or any news from and event shows they hav some thing to hide

Kevin, Landover, MD   January 6th, 2008 8:54 am ET

Obama owes O'Reilly or Fuax News NOTHING except a dish served cold called REVENGE ! as in NOT EVER giving interviews or appearences on Faux. (For the paranoid people who thought I ment something else). Now stop removing my comment.

At the very beginning they assaulted Obama’s integrity, reputation and everything else.

Now O'Reilly thinks he can jump on board the Obama Train and get and interview. DREAM ON O'Reilly. You low class reporter.

Carol, Pittsburgh, PA   January 6th, 2008 8:53 am ET

I'm surprised Bill-O didn't call Mr. Nicholson a "left winger" or a "secular progressive." What the heck is that?? He makes up and uses these absurd terms to divide us as a people and as a country! He should be banned from the air waves, except — oh yeah, we have freedom of speech. Someday, he'll make a major gaffe, and Fox News will understand what a "blight on humanity" he is! I can't believe any thinking, breathing human being would listen to him, let alone buy his drivel!

Chris Myers   January 6th, 2008 8:53 am ET

Obama,

Inexerienced flip-flopper who should be at the kiddie table of politics.

Bill Oreily, A quality newman.

CNN, petty and a has been in the news business.

John Maglinger, Owensboro, Kentucky   January 6th, 2008 8:51 am ET

O'Reilly and Fox News. There's a combo to make the Devil smile.

Mark Fuller   January 6th, 2008 8:46 am ET

If it was that was you or me that did that we would have been on the ground with handcuffs on. He makes his living on double standards and I'm tired of it.

MM   January 6th, 2008 8:46 am ET

Ahhh, BDS in full bloom.

Leo Pappalardo   January 6th, 2008 8:44 am ET

I watch the debate last night and I am amazed that anyone would vote for John McCain. If he knew how to answer a question and not circumvent the question I would be amazed. I think is the WORSE candidate in the history of the GOP.

unnamed assailant   January 6th, 2008 8:38 am ET

O,Reilly calling someone low class? LOL! There is no one in the world with less class and more crass than Bill.

Bob   January 6th, 2008 8:38 am ET

At least he didn't send any naughty cell phone messages to Obama. He's just being his usual a-whole.

Fekhten   January 6th, 2008 8:34 am ET

Yet more evidence that many commentators think they have license to be complete jerks. Who does he think he is?

Louis B.Applebaum   January 6th, 2008 8:32 am ET

Big Bill.Gotta get the story.All in the career of a man who wants the final word.No big deal.Don't blow it up into something that is nothing

sam   January 6th, 2008 8:29 am ET

H has made lots of moey being a jerk….This guy is the worst. I guess everyone below him is a low life.

Justice Stick, DuBois, PA   January 6th, 2008 8:25 am ET

Rock On, Billy O!

Donna   January 6th, 2008 8:24 am ET

So why watch his show? Maybe a decline in viewers would get the attention of Fox. Perhaps Dr. Phil can intervene – alittle anger management!

Jack Barnett   January 6th, 2008 8:23 am ET

I don't like Bill O'Reilly, but I don't think he's a psycho. It doesn't make sense that because someone stepped in front of the camera he would carry on in such a manner. Bill claims that when the camera man moved, the staffer stepped right in front of it again. Given their dislike of Fox (how many of the democratic candidates refuse to be on Fox?), it's not hard for me to believe a staffer would do this.

Do I know the truth? No, but at least give me the full story.

What's most disappointing is that CNN would leave this part of Bill's explanation out of their story when I know I heard it before they came to print (11:59PM). This just makes me question anything they write.

As John Lennon wrote in a song, just give me some truth.

E. Willard   January 6th, 2008 8:23 am ET

We like Bill O'Reilly, and we would hope that he does not continue to "misbehave" in the manner attributed to him with respect to getting a "shot of Obama". He should treat everyone with respect just as he wishes to be treated. I would lalso like to add that when we first started watching his show, he seemed honest, forthright and not the least bit biased. Lately, Bill appears to have gotten off this track and is very biased almost to the brink of hysteria if an opposing view is presented. Is this the beginning of the end? Thank you.

Kelly Watson   January 6th, 2008 8:19 am ET

Looks like and Assault and Battery to me, and Im a Lawyer

Doc   January 6th, 2008 8:16 am ET

Just indicative of someone who feels they can do and say as they please and all need to kow-tow to him. Keith Olbermann has his number and skewers this pompous and supercilious person nightly in his "Worst Persons" segment. What a crybaby…

Chromey   January 6th, 2008 8:09 am ET

This is not the place to debate which candidate is best.
The biggest problem here is that Barack's people will probably just let the situation drop so people will forget about it. Unfortunately, this would have been the perfect opportunity to finally show all of O'Reilly's supporters what a sleaze he really is. I can't wait to see Bill in a courtroom answering to a judge about something like this.

Deborah   January 6th, 2008 8:00 am ET

It should be very easy to get Bill O'Reilly off your face, especially with the cameras rolling, — just start shouting things into the camera about his many perversions.

Of course, a lot of that stuff is quite disgusting (see sweetjesusihatebilloreilly.com). But there are still things you can say in public without getting into trouble yourself. For instance, you can say, "Hey Bill, what about Andrea Mackris?", Makris being the former FOX producer that filed a rather juicy sexual harassment lawsuit against him. O'Reilly is sure to clear out like a roach in sunlight when her name in mentioned, because he doesn't want the world to remember what a pervert he is.

The same trick should also work for anyone who is harassed by his camera ccrew — just look into the camera and start mouthing "Makris" (or some such thing that he can't afford to put on air). That way, even if he cuts out the sound, he still can't use the video.

Bob Y.   January 6th, 2008 7:59 am ET

What an easy revelation. "Low class."!!! Yes, there are those who think think there is a class system in the U.S.A. No doubt we are all low class to this guy.

There is the perception AND the agenda.

Bill, you are the reason for the wording in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, even tho' you may think you're better. That's why there is a push by those in office to destroy the Constitution, and also a Congress which has it's own private set of rules to be certain it doesn't have to deal with life on the same level as :

"the rest of us".

John Starnes Tampa Florida   January 6th, 2008 7:59 am ET

Here's hoping he is hit with the assault charges that you or I would have had slapped on us immediately were we to behave the same way…time for ego control BIG time for this loud mouthed blow hard who did much to mislead Americans after 9-11 into believing Bush and Cheney's lies for which America (and Iraq) are now paying terrible prices for.

Eric Lopez   January 6th, 2008 7:54 am ET

O'Reilly has a history of violent behavior. He's just another right wing nut from Fox.

Dave B   January 6th, 2008 7:47 am ET

I'll be very interested in getting the entire 'full' story on this incident. Somehow I think there's more here.

Scott   January 6th, 2008 7:44 am ET

Hey.. I'm a republican and think someone needs to put a leash on O'Reilly. It's people like him that give conservatism and constitutional law a major black eye… Shame on you O'Reilly!!

Douglas Kraeger   January 6th, 2008 7:36 am ET

Why would Senator Obama appear to be afraid of going on Mr. O'reilly's show by saying he would think about it, AFTER THE PRIMARIES, unless he is afraid of some tough questions for a change since He knows that most of the questions asked do not get to the heart of the problem and are not really hard to twist?

Bob C   January 6th, 2008 7:33 am ET

Bil O needs to be pushed around for his abusive behavior to everyone!!

George   January 6th, 2008 7:27 am ET

Obama has no substance. All smoke and mirror. I would also like to know what his full name is.

Steven   January 6th, 2008 7:23 am ET

Typical. Not typical for a 'right-winger,' specifically. But it IS typical for a voracious news-hound or a paparazzi. Bad form, Bill.

Roger   January 6th, 2008 7:12 am ET

Not going to happen? Come to Illinois Billy, try and throw me out of the way. Phony blowhard bully. What scum.

Wayne Whitson   January 6th, 2008 6:50 am ET

Why would anyone ever want to go on Bill O's show, they wouldn't
get a word in.

Gary   January 6th, 2008 6:49 am ET

"The O'Reilly Factor", Bill O'Reilly is an arrogant bully who sees things as his way or the wrong way. It is about time this arrogant bully was put in his place. Sadly he is in full belief that what he says about himself is actually the truth.

O'Reilly is not alone, I continue to be amazed how much money the public airways are willing to pay to listen and see arrogant bullies who hide under the guise of "political pundits". Enough is enough

Beevus   January 6th, 2008 6:46 am ET

Yeah, taser. Taser. Huhhunhuh!

Dennis Carin   January 6th, 2008 6:38 am ET

The secret service dropprd the ball. A serious ass kicking should have accured. Who does he think he is? Nevermind, that was a dumb question.

Lillian   January 6th, 2008 6:35 am ET

Remember that Obama & Clinton are financed by big business and special interest groups Like La Raza, so does any one really believe if they are elected they will support the Little People or the special Interest groups & big business They now Support and have all along? Go check out there voting record before you believe every thing, that comes out of there mouths. Dems & republicians, http://www.congress.org and other sites allow it.
Check out Mitt Romney's record as Gov. as well as Huckabee. And Mccain's is horrible. What he says he supports as with Hillary . Obama, etc is totally different that the garbage they spew during there campaigns. They will all Say anything they Think you want to hear to get elected.
We have never supported a Party, but the candidate, but we see if what they state is true, especially if they have been in Washington or as a Gov.
I want my Vote to be a Responsible one, Not a Gullable one.
And New Hampshire allows any one to vote, Legal citizen or Not. Now that is Scary

Harold Bishop, NH   January 6th, 2008 6:33 am ET

ANDROLOMA:

LOL!!

:-)

mark wilkes barre pa   January 6th, 2008 6:32 am ET

I hope you at least stiffed him with a left jab followed by an over hand right Bill,,,,My question is why bother ? Obama is not comming on your show,,,,,,,, cnn monitor ,,,you post comments of people who are happy that a candidates son was involved in a car wreck,, but you would not post this comment yesterday when I first posted it ? Look at all the appalled and offended commentors posting above ,,,, too bad there compasion is only one sided,,,, O'Reily is wrong on this one,, he should know better,, it was a waste of time and I'm sure he will pay dearly for it,,, and cnn and the heartless commentors who post crap when something unfortunate makes the news for the republicans is just as wrong,,,, I know, I know, we live in a society where its ok to say and do without concequence,It's part of the "NEW people for change mentality,,, you know where its all about me, where you can kick a person when he is down and feel good about it, where oral sex isnt really considered sex, where you can censor some ones comment on a open forum because it doesn't fit or flow withe the direction you would like the comments to reflect,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

JL   January 6th, 2008 6:32 am ET

I love the taser idea. That would have made great footage for his next show.

Lillian   January 6th, 2008 6:27 am ET

I saw that clip and frankly thought that Obama's staffer was extremely Rude, and you wonder if Obama isn't just as Rude, Guess Obama is Afraid of Bill, Go Bill we are on your side.
And sadly we are told New Hampshire requies no voter registerations, no Id to vote only a utility bill with there name on it. Gee doesn't that make New Hampshire 's primary vote Really Irrevelant? How many Illegals who don't have a right to vote will be there, may even be paid by candidates. They have been known to do it before,
And aren't the democrats suing Indiana for passing a bill Requiring a ID? Tells us Democrats are the ones Really Buying the Illegals vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr. Shy   January 6th, 2008 6:26 am ET

Wow, 26 out of 26 comments at a CNN's website spew venom at a conservative-leaning talk show host…. I'm SHOCKED!

bill oreilly sets the record straight

Dave   January 6th, 2008 6:23 am ET

If Obama is afraid to appear on O'Reilly's show until after the primaries, then he's got something to hide. He know's full well O'Reilly would shake the truth out of him about his background. His muslim background you never hear about on CNN. Its also interesting to see how CNN cleverly filters these comments. They don't call it the Clinton News Network for nothing.

Ramesh   January 6th, 2008 6:22 am ET

Very arrogant and repulsive guy!

John   January 6th, 2008 6:20 am ET

And his behavior surprises who? I'd like to see a celebrity death match between O'Reily and Lou Dobbs.

Carolyn Todd   January 6th, 2008 6:17 am ET

O'Reilly is a complete jerk-he thrives on it-why do people support his stuff by watching it? He has written pornographic books etc. -sick

Ryan   January 6th, 2008 6:12 am ET

just watched Mr. Nicholson's interview…seemed rightly upset he was manhandled by a news-celeb. Patty D. comment about Bill and Republican Party's numbered days are right. Bill O' Reilly defined himself by supporting Bush&Co. every move and now the house of cards has been crumbling, I think Bill's slowly going insane.

ANDROLOMA, Commerce City, Colorado   January 6th, 2008 5:51 am ET

Too bad O'Reilly wasn't in Pakistan to "block the shot" at Bhutto!

ANDROLOMA, Commerce City, Colorado   January 6th, 2008 5:43 am ET

O'Reilly, oh really?

EH   January 6th, 2008 5:39 am ET

BILL OREILY(I SPELLED HIS SURNAME INCORRECTLY FOR A REASON),. WHY ? BECAUSE BILL O, IS "LOW CLASS", WHICH IS THE LABLE BILL USED TO DESCRIBE MR, NICHOLSON. BILL, IS A CERTIFIABLE RACIST, AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED, ANYWAY. AND, JUST BECAUSE SEN. OBAMA IS BLACK DOES NOT MEAN BILL ISN'T A RACIST. MOST IRISH MEN ARE ! PEOPLE NEED TO START BOYCOTTING THAT FACTOR SHOW BILL HOSTS. IT'S COMICAL, TO ME, THAT BILL THINKS OF HIMSELF AS AN "ICON", AS WELL. TO ME AN ICONIC PERSON IS ONE THAT OTHERS ARE UNCRITICALLY DEVOTED TOO. MOVIE STARS, ATHLETES, ETC., BUT A HOST LIKE BILL AIN'T NO ICON. BILL IS JUST BASICALLY A MESSED UP PERSON. I WOULD HAVE BROKE HIS ARM HAD HE PLACED HIS PAWS ON ME, IF I WERE MR. NICHOLSON. SO BILL, YOU'RE A LUCKY MAN

Karen   January 6th, 2008 5:26 am ET

What is wrong with all you people who support Obama? Don't you know this country is in a GLOBAL CRISIS!! We NEED someone with experience, not just IDEAS who can lead this country from day one. We NEED someone who has a PROVEN track record in making change and who will make significant change going forward. Your Obama can NOT deliver on his ideas and promises. Your judgement is clouded and you may as well be following a rock star with your fanaticism. VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTON who IS an agent of change and WILL repair the damage and reputation our country has fallen upon during these 8 miserable years of the shrubbery administration.

alam   January 6th, 2008 5:21 am ET

sir,

hillary is right about scarecrow obama. an opportunist and a liar. why is he sucking up the jew lobby with a muslim middle name ?
regards alam

NWO HUNTER   January 6th, 2008 5:12 am ET

ANOTHER REPTILIAN STICKING OUT HIS FORKED TONGUE. HIS BLATANCY SHOWS HIS DESPERATION. THEY ALL KNOW 2012 IS AROUND THE CORNER.

TIME AND THE TRUTH ARE ON OUR SIDE…

ANYONE KNOW A GOOD RECIPE FOR LIZARD STEW? | 8 > O

Crawford Tillinghast   January 6th, 2008 5:04 am ET

Can't wait to see the hay that Olbermann makes of this on Monday (and sorry about namedropping one of CNN's competitors).

Sam IA   January 6th, 2008 4:57 am ET

Could have been worse. Billy could have been making obscene phone calls to them. We all know he has a history. Billy the perv and Rush the hophead, The leaders of the right. Hypocrisy marches on.

surge   January 6th, 2008 4:47 am ET

you finally open your eyes and see the world is beyond fox news hear hear say then you report

Jeremiah   January 6th, 2008 4:27 am ET

If Mr. O'Reilly placed his hands on another person, and that person(Obama's staffer) took offense to it, he(O'Reilly) should be charged with assault. As for the Secret Service not following the rules, and allowing Mr. O'Reilly to come that close to a Presidental candidate and not be behind the media lines is no good..

deroy   January 6th, 2008 4:27 am ET

how about a duel.

pistols or sabres!

Andy, New York, New York   January 6th, 2008 4:24 am ET

The O-man is an aggressive journalist! He reminds me somewhat of Geraldo! But in journalism, if you really savor the job, you'll go after your subject, even if it means bending and sometimes breaking the rules. At the end of the day, the O-man got Obama to agree to appear on the O-Factor! The means to the end was rough, yes, but the end justified the means. If the O-man and Obama ended up in a heated exchange after the alleged shoving, then I'd say the O-man definitely crossed the line.

Do you guys know what it means for the O-man to intorduce Obama on his show showing footage of himself and Obama in one-on-one talks, even if breifly? Better yet, if, by a very long shot, Obama became elected President, that footage of the O-man and Obama in the early goings will be like a prized collection for the O-man.

The O-man already doesn't like Hillary, and even though he doesn't know Obama that well, he'd root for the O-man AGAINST Hillary; even promoting Obama on his conservative talk show!

Obama, meanwhile, continues to impress, despite talks of his inexperience!

Pedro, Las Vegas, NV   January 6th, 2008 4:17 am ET

Everyone wants a piece of the next POTUS, it seems.

Kiara   January 6th, 2008 4:15 am ET

You are all idiots. The guy was not just blocking the shot, he was going out of his way to block the camera. What are you spineless liberals afraid of. Bill is fair to the left and the right. he hits both sides with real questions. And does not let them lie or avoid answering the questions. But for some odd reason liberals are always afraid to come on his show and defend their views. Personally, I think its because liberals don't have any real solutions to problems. All you want is to raise taxes and get the government to do or pay everything for you. But I digress. Explain this to me. Obama and Clinton want to be be President, but they can't verbally defend their policies against Bill?? Come on, give me a flipping break.

Nancy Irving   January 6th, 2008 3:59 am ET

"Low class" – that's funny. O'Reilly is always claiming to be "working class," though he isn't (his father was an accountant and he was brought up in middle-class suburban Long Island).

Guess this shows what he really thinks of working-class people. Or maybe it's projection…

Sammy   January 6th, 2008 3:43 am ET

O'Reilly – You are a disgrace to humanity!

Joyce Allen   January 6th, 2008 3:41 am ET

This is exactly what Mr. Obama is talking about. There are to many O'Reillys in the world who only care about themselves, never mine how there actions affect others.

Jerri   January 6th, 2008 3:39 am ET

Don't waste your time watching Bill's show…I hear it is toxic to the soul.

Indeed, Pox News deserves Bill O'Reilly.

Poppy   January 6th, 2008 3:35 am ET

All of you Obama supporters out there answer a simple question. When the polish and glittery feel good stage is all worn off of Obama, where's the substance?

Eric   January 6th, 2008 3:34 am ET

Good for O'reilly, thats hilarious. That low life staffer should have gotten out of his way. Hilary-Obama = terrible for america.

Evon   January 6th, 2008 3:33 am ET

Someone needs to teach Mr. O'Riley a lesson. He displays himself on TV as a neo conservative but his behavior in public and on his show (on occassion) is appaling. When have we not seen him with his foot in his mouth? Why dont we give him the title he deserves "racisit". He needs to go into his closet, grab his white hood and robe and mount his horse and ride into the sunset.

Observant One   January 6th, 2008 3:21 am ET

What a bunch of 80 percenters and Socialists. Most everyone is too scared to stand apart from the crowd and when someone does the crabs try to tear them down by berating them. Why don't all you job people(translation= losers) and conformists go live in Iran where no one is allowed to stand out on pain of death. You should be right at home. You go O' Reilly!! Right or wrong, at least you have the guts to stand apart. I' m with you.

Robert A. Radosevic , Penn Valley, CA   January 6th, 2008 3:13 am ET

Bill, you are lower then a snakes belly.

Brandon   January 6th, 2008 3:10 am ET

I wanna fight o'reilly.

seriously.

HEY BILL O'REILLY…IM CALLIN YOU OUT, CHUMP

Taif   January 6th, 2008 3:09 am ET

1) When would somebody begin to define affordability as it relates to health insurance?
2) When would the Republicans learn that the hate mongering against us Americans stems directly from our pompous foreign policy?
3) Why is it that one, as citizen of this country, excepting the right to vote, do not have anything to show for it that distinguishes one from the green-card resident? This goes especially to healthcare.
4) “What’s experience got to do with it?—you do not put new wine in old wine bag.” Change is what this Nation needs. Changes take place everyday, even in this administration—when things are not working, we must habitually change away from them. What is not working with our Nation today is fundamentally this government that is being worked by the old school. We should not put new wine in old wine bag—sound reasoning that, exactly, neither old-school nor status-quo experience is what we need today—we do not need the same thing all over again! We need conciliation with the rest of the world, socially and environmentally, and in every which other way, with a tolerable and viable foreign policy that is fair and agreeable to all. We need new people in new government, not experience.

kmostrach   January 6th, 2008 3:05 am ET

What a moron.

bobby   January 6th, 2008 2:45 am ET

Oreilly has turned into a BIG IRISH bully. Maybe he needs to have more "dirty" phone conversations? Maybe his guest he has on weekly can tell his "body language" of his recent arrogant tirade? Is Bill going through a "britney" moment?
Enough said.

sam   January 6th, 2008 2:33 am ET

Barak Hassan Obama if elected will bethe first Muslim president of America.

Why does he hide his religion? His father was a Muslim so he too is a mulsim.
He spent his childhood in largest muslim country Malasia.

Why does he paint balck the truth?

He should be proud of his family religion not denounce it.

Also Barak used Cocain and was a heavy smoker ? Gave up smoking just recently. How can you trust his judgement?

Ok he is a better talker, he is attractive. Ok So was George W. Bush when he ran against Gore. It takes a lot to lead the US out of this Bushes miserably policies.

Barak need to be honest with the American people.

You cant just say work together, Like Bush said 2000, what is your record ?

mike Ordaz   January 6th, 2008 2:25 am ET

I was listening to the debates today and Borack Obama said that the middle class is 75,000 and he's wrong. The middle class is 35,000. Anything below 25,000 is low income for single parent or person due to the fact on medical costs, gas, food, etc. In conclusion, after hearing the debates, I am supporting Hilary Clinton for presidency. My name is Mike Ordaz and I am from Costa Mesa California.

Donald Gregory   January 6th, 2008 2:25 am ET

Uh huh… And the spin stops here. Hmmm.

interesting   January 6th, 2008 2:25 am ET

Isn't it interesting when the staff of a presidential candidate attempts to shove away a member of the media? I don't like O'Reilly myself, but could you imagine G.W. sending his staff out to the press pool to shove Helen Thomas? I wonder if CNN would report that the same way? Obama doesn't want to be asked tough questions, and he knew that is exactly what foxnews/O'Reilly would do. Nobody in the press should have to shove their way to a candidate, no matter who they are.

wray swanson   January 6th, 2008 2:23 am ET

Well… the world is upside down. The news media is filled with professional
'know it alls' – about everything. Why not simply elect the likes of Bil O'Reilly to
the position of American President. Just think of all the time, money, effort that
would be saved. Besides… all the world's problems would quickly be solved.
The Fox TV empire certainly is living up to its name. The fox in the chicken coop.
Bill O'Reilly is America's new Don Rickles…. Don is amusing, Bill's all ass.

Sensible Joe, Gainesville FL   January 6th, 2008 2:16 am ET

One hopes the staffer presses charges. O'Reilly needs to be taught a lesson in manners and learn to keep his hands to himself.

Jim, Los Angeles CA   January 6th, 2008 2:12 am ET

Well, the "present" voting Barak Hussein Obama did not mind. I guess his staffer does not mind either, being pushed around.

I understand that Bill Clinton is cooking up some ammo against Obama….and soon enough we'll see the Obama's backside in this race.

kane   January 6th, 2008 2:12 am ET

he shoulg go back to college and learn how to behave

seg   January 6th, 2008 2:11 am ET

Well, to be fair and balanced . . . After listening to Mr. O'Reilly's side on his program tonight, it does sound like O'Bama's guy intentionally blocked Billo's cameraman TWICE . . . not exactly an invitation to be 100% civil.

Turner   January 6th, 2008 2:09 am ET

I am suprise the security allowed O'Reilly to get that close. Bill O'Reilly should have been arrested. People like this get no respect.

Chris   January 6th, 2008 2:08 am ET

Someone should shove a taser up Bill's arse and leave it plugged in.

Randy   January 6th, 2008 2:06 am ET

Papa bear thinks he's amazing because he managed to override all normal human rationality and convince himself that he's in the "middle" of the political spectrum. The man is awful…a disgusting percentage of what he says is either a flat out lie, a gross misinterpretation of the facts, deliberately twisting the facts, or reporting statistics in a misleading way…the last one is especially abhorrent because he uses his ignorance and callous disregard for the truth as a way to take advantage of the layman's limited knowledge of statistics (stats are VERY easy to word so they sound very positive). The man has no sense of humor to speak of (didn't even get the joke on the Colbert Report…he thought it was serious i think). I'm a peace loving person who would enjoy nothing more than to end every squabble and hatred on earth and just have us all relaaaaxxxxx…but he pushes me to the point where i can say that if a secret service agent pulled a handgun and emptied a clip into Papa Bear's chest, I not only wouldn't have cared, I would have LAUGHED til I passed out. Then again, it'd probably be hard for a bullet to penetrate into a ball of stony black ice.

dilmont   January 6th, 2008 2:03 am ET

Where was the Secret Service? If anyone had even frowned at Bush, they'd be face first into a snowbank within seconds.

Fred   January 6th, 2008 2:03 am ET

Bill O'Reilly should have been arrested for assault.

With the sexual assault charges on a staffer, it would have nicely packaged the moron for his brain dead audience.

william   January 6th, 2008 2:02 am ET

why are we talking about that ass

Doug, New Jersey   January 6th, 2008 2:01 am ET

Ha ha CNN cherry picking, many times I have posted comments that were in no way attacks on anyone, yet they were never put up. Just check out the lib-bot hate against one of the very few honest journalists in America today, libs hate it when someone tells the truth. Neilson tells the truth, libs then have to lie about it and spin it, true to their ideology

JJ Jax FL   January 6th, 2008 1:52 am ET

Bill O'Reilly, talking about how 'no one will block a shot'…who watches your show anyway?(With that said who watches FOX News PERIOD?)

Joe   January 6th, 2008 1:47 am ET

WHO'S MARVIN??

sabena khanna   January 6th, 2008 1:47 am ET

Obama seemd to have nothing of substance to say in the debate except bring the American people in(for what a party- sarcasm)He seemed to have absolutely no plan whatsoever.
Hilary Clinton was absolutely great. She answered everything very well.Especially how she had a much better record of change than anybody else.
Edward was not appealing at all as he just kept on talking about attacking the lobbyists.

jenny_3262000   January 6th, 2008 1:45 am ET

They'd best get used to this sort of thing. When a candidate runs for president of the United States, National Enquirer and every taboid reporter will be in the face of any of these candidates and into their past lives, their family's past lives, and will make mince meat out of all of them. It's just politics in the U.S. and that's the way it's always been. No one is above this so if they're mad now, they're really going to be mad going forward. These reporters have first amendment rights and they use them. It would be best for everyone involving themselves in these campaigns to get out of their way and answer their questions and not block any shots. Enquiring minds want to know and expect to know. The media and press are our eyes and ears and report to us to make decisions. We like it that way. No one gets a free pass or gets to scream foul play with the press. We like it that way.

dick bohanon   January 6th, 2008 1:36 am ET

the koolaid drinkers dont understand
that bill is a self -important pompous brown noser
critical thinkers pick up on that seconds after he speaks.
assault charges would only give him a platform.
ignore him-you cant change a mind that doesn't want to learn.
refrain from any news corp media-they cannot be trusted
vote for anyone but a republican and we will be fine
(or at least better than the last seven years)

ginny   January 6th, 2008 1:34 am ET

O'Reilly is a legend in no other mind than his own, he is delusional if he thinks that what he says actually matters. Fox is fast becoming the Dinosaur channel.

Rose   January 6th, 2008 1:33 am ET

I think Bill O'Reilly is a totally an obnoxious, loudmouth, uninformed, bully who is drunk with power. When he conducts himself like this, why don't people starting asking him about his own sex scandal?
His show is like the propaganda campaign in the 1950's in Castro's Cuba. How long are the American people going to put up with this nonsense? You can't even call this network atnd their pushed agenda news. It's just an embarrassment.

Greg Mc   January 6th, 2008 1:33 am ET

Unfortunately we will see more of these stunts by republican sympathisers like Bill O'Reilly. They are watching the begginning of the end of the world as they see it and any dirty trick is justified. What this election should tell the people at Fox is that Bill O'Reilly has reached his "use by" date and should be put out to pasture.

The world awaits President Obama.

JB   January 6th, 2008 1:28 am ET

Just when I was thinking I should watch the Billy O'Reilly show just to see what he has to say! I guess I can let that one go now.

JB   January 6th, 2008 1:26 am ET

Just when I was thinking I should watch the BO show just to see what he has to say! I guess I can let that one go now.

Joe   January 6th, 2008 1:25 am ET

XY, Patty D., vet24, j dean, just a few left wingers. Down with freedom of speech!, up with slaming Fox News. Were any of you people there to really see what happened? Or should we believe just what we hear. Bernard are you on this planet? O'reilly shoved me, how horrible. Ha Ha.

Darrell F. Anthony   January 6th, 2008 1:20 am ET

Once again Fox and its infamous itdiot O'Reilly trys to put himself above everyone else. Princess O'Reilly needs to know that he is just a nobody who trys to make everyone think he knows something and all the idiot is a big bag of hot air. I have never liked the guy or Fox network they are pro elephant and a network for the Bush White House. He makes me sick with his stupid show and his loud mouth he needs to go home to mommie maybe she can feed him his baby bottle full of infamil again.

Anonymous   January 6th, 2008 1:11 am ET

Bill o'reilly is the most ignorant of all the talk show host. What a shame!!!!!

mavis dandridge   January 6th, 2008 1:07 am ET

Everyone knows this was all for show. O'Reilly thinks this will increase his ratings. I've listened to his show, and he sounds rather stupid most of the time.

Robb, New York   January 6th, 2008 1:02 am ET

Bill O'Reilly… another card-carrying member of the Dividers' Club. He's going to try and demonize Obama's camp just like he demonizes anyone who says no to him. He's about as bad as Hillary Clinton when it comes to pulling people and a nation apart. He can pipe down and go back to doing his little show.

MarineSon   January 6th, 2008 1:00 am ET

Bill O'Bully! So proud of you Bill! Keep showing the world what a total POS you really are! Way to go! Years ago, during Vietnam, I didn't hear of him shoving his way to the front of the recruiter line!

matt   January 6th, 2008 12:59 am ET

I hope to god he doesn't go on his show. It would be a huge mistake and o'reilly would just act a total ass and talk over him. He's a disrespectful nasty being as we all know

Danny, CA   January 6th, 2008 12:55 am ET

Can anyone tell me why it takes so loing for moderation.

January 5, 2008 5:30 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
As expected CNN is making a mountain of the molehill. I do not believe O'Reilley can disturb Obama Campaign. In fact it helps Obama. GOOOOOObama.

Kevin,FL   January 6th, 2008 12:54 am ET

Am CNN its FAUX NOISE AND HIS NAME IS BILLO…. HE NEED TO SHUT HIS YOU KNOW WHAT BEFORE SOMEONE KICK IT.. I CANT STAND THAT MAN AT ALL!!

Jeff, D.C.   January 6th, 2008 12:53 am ET

Nicholson sounds like a wimp. Bill rocks!

Joe   January 6th, 2008 12:41 am ET

Way to go Bill, you ruffled all these left wingers feathers. I hope you, Mr. O'reilly, read some of this garbage. Keep up the good work.

ddeighton Baltimore, MD   January 6th, 2008 12:39 am ET

How sad! Like Bill O'Reilly knows anything about class! He's just mad that he had to stay behind the barricade. And then the audacity of asking Obama to be on his show. Like a Democratic black guy is going to give a Reblican white guy the time of day. Gee Bill, isn't your 15 minutes of fame up yet?

Mike Fairbanks   January 6th, 2008 12:31 am ET

Bill O'Reilly makes a fool of the Irish. He is a sellout, pure and simple.

Real Irishmen don't act like idiots.

The Irish are living legends. Bill o'Reilly is Israeli or something.

Randy H.   January 6th, 2008 12:29 am ET

What an idiot! Just goes to show that all dead fish will eventually float to the top. Anyone smell anything yet? Pompous ass? Yes! Arrogant? Yes! Out of touch, Billo? Yes! King of his world? Oh Yes!

What a freaking idiot!

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   January 6th, 2008 12:29 am ET

So far not one comment in defense of O'Reilly.

Mitch   January 6th, 2008 12:27 am ET

THIS is a NO SPIN ZONE — O' – your are an ass!!

EODLifer   January 6th, 2008 12:26 am ET

Who IS Bill O'rilley?

George Sands   January 6th, 2008 12:22 am ET

I like bill, I dont think he is a bad man, but I do think that he thinks that all the world is evil, and those who dont think like him are "anti christians liberals democrats"
I dont like his arrogance, never had, I am more conservative than him, and still I think he acts so wrong so many times.
He bullies guests, he claims to be the "voice of the un heard" or the voice of the "real america", and this role he is playing is consuming him. now he thinks he can treat people in the outside the way he treats people in his popular tv show in fox. I think he feels he can do what ever he wants.

Matt   January 6th, 2008 12:21 am ET

What a liar and a loser – O'Reilly needs to be fired. What arrogance! No one has ever elected him to any office, so he needs to back off.

Gane   January 6th, 2008 12:19 am ET

I am Canadian who passionately watches your politics. You are our Big brother.
Wake up Americans!!!
Why don't you choose your president based on substance and proven abilities, not based on "likability" for example.
Are you planning to marry Mrs.Clinton, or you want an iron lady to fix the big domestic and international bubo that the "likable " guy has done. (By the way chosen by you)
Did you really forget what was America during Clintons? 5 trillions surplus??!!
Everybody works, international respect…Everybody was envying you.
As an Canadian I was trying very hard to get a green cart those days.
Please do not be silly, give you country and yourself a brake. At list 4 years, then B. Hussein Obama is still here. Do not experiment again, because the suite talkers cost you … how many billion up to know??…5-6..

The next President can not afford to have even a "Haney Day"!

Walt, Belton, TX   January 6th, 2008 12:17 am ET

How dare any of you peons get in the way of this wonderful, self-made, egotistical arse! Bill, think you just tripped over your ego and now folks know you're just another fool.

Brian Little   January 6th, 2008 12:11 am ET

Only O'Reilly can manage to make an election to be all about him!

A Mackris   January 6th, 2008 12:10 am ET

Marvin should feel lucky. At least Bill O didn't try to give him the falafel treatment.

keith Franklin, Tn   January 6th, 2008 12:07 am ET

Bill O'Righty must be losing ground to Keith Olberman to put on this escapade. What's next Sean Insanity and Rush Slimeball spitting on the Dem. candidates.

What those Faux news guys won't do for ratings

Lee M, Egg Harbor NJ   January 6th, 2008 12:06 am ET

Bill O'Lielly is a "water carrier" for the Republican Party just as Fox News is the propaganda arm of that party. (Rush Limbaugh, after the last congressional elections coined the term, admitting that he was sick of "carrying the water" for the Republican Party after they lost so miserably).

They are a propaganda organ, not a news organization, and should not be patronized. The sooner they are put of business, the better it is for our country. Candidates, guests, viewers, everyone should boycott this propaganda organ masquerading as a news organization.

Dave   January 6th, 2008 12:05 am ET

O'Reilly…….such a stud……..wish the staffer would have broke his nose……put the windbag in his place

RealityBites - SF, CA   January 6th, 2008 12:03 am ET

The best thing for him will be if the Dems win the white house. I can just hear him spewing crap about the war and all the other stuff that has to get done after GHWB leaves!

John Anthony, MN   January 6th, 2008 12:01 am ET

This behavior is not at all out of the ordinary for Bill O'Reilly. He is a crude, lying distortionist who is vulgar, shallow, narrow-minded, intolerant, ill informed and highly (and wrongly) opinionated. This man is a self-centered and paranoid pig, and to call him a journalist is an insult to genuine journalists worldwide.

E. Torres   January 6th, 2008 12:01 am ET

billo, and it seems that Fox too will soon follow, is socially irrelevant; this latest antic demonstrating his need to be seen with sensible people thereby attempting to validate his relavency to those few, sorrry, sad souls that he represents. He is not famous, he is notorious; his popularity rates right up there with briteny.

Aaron, Fort Worth, TX   January 5th, 2008 11:57 pm ET

Oh Bill… you, Rush, Sean, and Glenn must realize your days of dividing this country are over and it is apparently driving you mad. I hope you grow up someday, but in the meantime the rest of this country will work together to rebuild after 8 devastating years of poor leadership and division. Here's to Obama for the next President of the UNITED States of America!!!

WayneVT   January 5th, 2008 11:56 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly….arrogant? Maybe. Drop dead sexy? Absolutely!

Rob   January 5th, 2008 11:55 pm ET

He's actually one of the fairer of the talkshow hosts. The fact that he wanted Obama on the show is testament to that fact.
We weren't there and there are two sides to the story.
Maybe he should have apologized though. This sort of reminds me of the incident with Montel except he was very blatant and exclaimed I can have you blown up.
He needs a drug test for sure.
By the way, I want to vote Democrat but I would like to know what has Obama ever done that's note worthy? What bill has he cosponsored etc. He didn't do that well in the debates tonight from my perspective.

freeworld23@yahoo.com   January 5th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

O' Reilly is a monstrous Fascist.

Joe Green   January 5th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly is small town cheap, small town amateur and is classless. Why would any prominant leadership candidate be interested in appearing on the equivalent of Jerry Springer meets "news" interviews?

By the way, what happened to Dennis Kucinich and what is the Democratic Party afraid of?

Tyler in Raleigh, NC   January 5th, 2008 11:52 pm ET

Waaaah… Wahhhhhhh!!! Im Billy O'Reilly and I want a better seat at the party.

What a fool, he needs to understand directions. I wish the Secret Service had taken him in for questioning. You know, the fair and balanced kind.

Bob   January 5th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

O'Reilly is an ass and always has been……

More fodder for his one-sided far right TV show!

Keith   January 5th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

This man has no class, no scruples. It's too bad Senator Obama proabably didn't witness the whole thing. It would have been great if the senator dismissed O'Reilly for being rude.

His come-uppance will come sometime, sooner rather than would be nice. I'd love to see his hubris overtake him and disgrace him…and then to watch him slither back under the rock where he came from.

Joe   January 5th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

Reading all the low class comments, I have to wonder if those writers are typical of the ilk that are deluded in envisioning Obama as the next president.??

Indy in AZ   January 5th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

What a Loser!! Hey Bill, quit trying to be such a bully and GET A LIFE!!! I agree-major PUKE!

Bill W - PA   January 5th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

Don't watch his show – and this doesn't give me reason to.

Sy, Mason, Ohio   January 5th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

He knows that Obama would do wonders for his ratings. Obama isn't going to go on this guys show. Bill will get as much as he can out of this confrontation, but it will end there. He's part of what Obama wants to change about this country.

Becca   January 5th, 2008 11:39 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly needs a reality check. He is the one who is low class! Sounds like someone could use charm school. Though, being that old and still a jerk, Bill O'Reilly might not ever change. Mr. Nicholson: You keep doing a wonderful job for the future President, and don't sweat the Fox News scum. O'Reilly: get some decency.

Becca

Josh Maloney, Oakland, CA   January 5th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

Would love to know how much Bill settled out of court on that sexual harrassment suit.

Ibe   January 5th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

Yea the only difference between Bill O'Reily shoving the staffer to get closer to Obama than me a ordinary citizen is that my butt would be sitting in jail right now with charges of assault levied against me. The arrogance of O'Reily saying nobody is going to block a photo shot for him. Why can I not say nobody is going to block a photo opt for me and me physically move the stafferr??????????????????/

Lola   January 5th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

I would like to know why the media has not picked up on the fact if it is true that you showed on your station why he turned his back on the flag and would not salute our flag. Why the media has not went after him like the did Romney because he is a mormon Thank you

dee   January 5th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

The name Bill O'Reilly is synonymous with being a JERK.

bill   January 5th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

Who The hell does O'Reilly think he is ? Is he trying to pull an Alycia Lane, the evening news reporter from Philadelphia? O'Reilly is just like every other Tom, Dick and Harry. He puts his shoes on the same way everyone else does, he uses the toilet just like everyone else. So all I can say is lighten up Bill O'Reilly and get
real. Also, we need to note that the Big O defends Bush and every extremist, right wing view that flies across the news desk; so I can't quite image Bill O'Reilly loving
Obama. He lies and baits a trap to lure Obama into his trap….

Brian   January 5th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

First off all, even the secret service can't touch obama nor oreilly. There's no law saying they can assault someone, either. IS there some barricade law?

diane   January 5th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

why dont you grow up, fox news seems to be all for republicans, i dont watch fox anymore

William Gainesville, FL   January 5th, 2008 11:21 pm ET

GO OBAMA GO!! (We Will Win back this white house, no matter how badly hillary clinton tries to screw this up!!)

Paul C, Palmetto Bay, FL   January 5th, 2008 11:20 pm ET

So very like Bill. Unfortunately he has the ear of the right wing zealots and they have made him feel he is without fault.
In power they are the personification of arrogant.

Anonymous   January 5th, 2008 11:19 pm ET

When are they going to take that idiot off the air?

Falafel Boy   January 5th, 2008 11:17 pm ET

Hopefully the staffer will press charges.

Ray Sunshine   January 5th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

To the contrary I quite enjoy reading his articles however much the devil you people think he is. No one can please everyone, but to speak like he is the devil incarnate is a tad too much. I would bet both of my jewels that Obama's staff member was a dick and for all you Democrats sure hope Obama doesn't end up putting the Republicans back in power the way Nader did too Gore.

HeavyB   January 5th, 2008 11:11 pm ET

Maybe Bill-O thought there was some girl-on-girl luffa/falaffel action going on there.

can't fix stupid   January 5th, 2008 11:09 pm ET

Tase him, bro!

MARZELL PLYMOUTH, MN   January 5th, 2008 11:06 pm ET

OBAMA Shook hands with "BILL O" Whats all this talk about "change" takeing on the right ring HE IS A JOKE !!!!!!!!!!! LOL WHAT WOULD HILL HAVE DONE! OH I FORGOT FOX NEWS DOES NOT TAKE ON REAL NEWS! THEN THINK ABOUT IT SOUNDS LIKE A SETUP HE LOVES HIM BUT IS BILL GOING TO VOTE FOR HIM? LOL LOL LOL VOTE HILL OR THE WHITE HOUSE IS GONE BYE BYE AGAIN
!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan Grand Rapids, Michigan   January 5th, 2008 11:05 pm ET

The fact that Obama listened to O'Reilly, and actually answered him open-ended
shows that Obama is just another political fiend who REALLY can't put a line between
his politics and his sefl-respect.
Obama should of told O'Reilly in no uncertain terms that he would never appear on his show…….once a politician, always a politician…..Obama is not a consideration to my vote anymore……bye, bye

Stewart   January 5th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

O'Reily is such an dumbass — shots get blocked all the time and he has no right to get physical. He's getting desperate as the winds are no longer blowing in his direction.

o'smelly   January 5th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

O'Rielly is a piece of garbage. Sorry to say, but that is an insult to garbage.

I would love to face him down, just once. I don;;t think he is man enough to face anyone whoo dislikes him

Erasmus   January 5th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

good christ. it isn't the seventh grade lunch line bill.

BILLY BOY   January 5th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

THE BIG O IS A JERK /

Jan Grand Rapids, Michigan   January 5th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

If O'Rielly's handlers have lost control of this rabid animal, they should just dart him and drag him back to the zoo. Perhaps after watching the tape, they will just finally decide that this worthless jackel should be put to sleep.
O'Reilly is just another republican dumbass like Limbaugh, Roberston,North, and Bush….. SO used to getting their way, they have lost sight of what is honorable and dignified.

Shannon, South Hadley, MA   January 5th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

O'Reilly just needs to go away. Loser.

David Gonzalez   January 5th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

O'Reilly likes Barack Obama and hates Hillary. I am not surprised that the right wing would rather face Obama than Clinton.

RJ   January 5th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

Good for you Bill!! Keep up the great work – I know you're looking out for me. Thanks for doing what you do.

Nik Green   January 5th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

A similar thing happened outside the CNN bus in Manchester NH in 2004 on the day that Sen. John Kerry won the NH primary: Bob Novak (despite his age) shoved someone so violently on the icy sidewalk that he went flying, slipping and falling on the ice, knocking into a crowd of bystanders like a set of dominoes. The event was captured on film by independent media. The man who was pushed lodged a complaint with the Manchester police department, with several witnesses on hand, but I don't believe that any assault charges were filed. Shame.. that traitor should be rotting in jail right now for his part in outing CIA field officer Valerie Plame.

Zz   January 5th, 2008 10:55 pm ET

What an American Corn, Bill O'Reilly, is!!!

rolland cloud   January 5th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

zerO'Reilly

Todd M.   January 5th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

I'm still having a little trouble figuring out why hosting "Inside Edition" makes Bill O'Reilly an authority on anything.

I just can't seem to get past that, sorry Bill…I mean…you did a great job as the Consumer Troubleshooter at WNEP in Scranton, good show making that body shop pay up, brother!!!!!

Rosa   January 5th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

O'reilly is a thug abd a bully. He should stick to reporting about Spears, Hilton and Hollaway.

glennpdx   January 5th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Wish Bill O'Badly would try that with a Secret Service agent…

seg   January 5th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Did this guy get fired from that teaching job he talks about for this kind of bullying behavior . . . and subsequently became a "journalist"?

I actually like his show b/c he IS an ass.

Anonymous   January 5th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

If i was Obama, I wouldn't appear on Bill's show. it would only boost Bill's rating's.
Fox is a republican channel, I'm sure Rudy will be available real soon. I say oooh no to the Mr Bill's show.

Thomas, Denver, CO   January 5th, 2008 10:49 pm ET

O'Reilly is a big mouthed jerk in a expensive suit and too much stage make up.

Like his female counterpart, Ann Coulter, he's never had an original thought in his life..he just keeps regurgitating the same old tired rhetoric.

What is truly sad is that there are people in this country who still eat it up.

That vile people like O'Reilly can get rich and famous by spewing their venom makes one almost question whether God exists.

Don Longmont, CO   January 5th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

It just shows how "low class" O'reilly really is. Why would anyone subject himself to being on his Republican propaganda entertainment show anyway. He doesn't want to hear the facts, only spout his one sided rhetoric. His days are numbered, 381 to be exact and the American nightmare will be over.

drunk again   January 5th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

O'Reilly is a pough tussy.

Patrick   January 5th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

Typical dirtbag bill and a double standard by the secret service. If it was an average Joe, you would never be able to get that close to Obama. Bill is the lowest of lowest of class- Thankfully he does not represent CNN but that trashy fox news!

Otis   January 5th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

"…no one … going to block a shot … not going to happen." — that sounds like a threat. Are you threatening candidates Mr. O'Reilly? Or their staff? Hm, sounds like the FBI should keep an closer eye on you from now on.

jmpatton   January 5th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

I'm not a fan Billy. Why don't you join a conservative commune in Reaganville to live out the rest of your life with other conservative brainwashed warmongers.

Jay, Ft. Lauderdale FL   January 5th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

Is this the full story or just juicy talk?

Doug Rhodes   January 5th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

Sometimes the news/talk show people forget that the most important thing of all is respect. I recall one time, as a deputy sheriff in Bernalillo County, having to pull a cameraman away from a badly injured baloonist. The person was suffering and all the cameraman could think about was a video for the news. Media should learn to respect the rights of people. Whether they are presidential candidates, someone who is injured, someone who has suffered a loss or even a celebrity suffering personal turmoil.

doug

Brian Tampa, FL   January 5th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Why is Obama so afraid of Fox news? If he is so brilliant he should be able to easily answer any question they pose to him. If he can't face Fox how will he face terrorists and despots?

Allison, NH   January 5th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Bill-O is such a jerk, and the Faux News Network (as Keith Olbherman so eloquently coins it) are a bunch of thugs. I live in NH, and wish I had been at that Nashua event to spit in the man's face. Only problem is that I'd probably end up in jail and his physical abuse simply ends him back on the air.

I cannot wait till he screws with the wrong person. Obama was certainly the bigger person to even consider talking to him. I HOPE Obama refuses to go on his show…he'd need to take a bath for a year after a few minutes on his set.

BK   January 5th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

It's inconceivable that all the comments are one sided and mostly either based on Nicholson's recount or based on their perceptions on O'Reilly. When did aggressive journalism become a problem? Really a pathetic bunch.

Leo Duren   January 5th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Just goes to show what America already know…O'Reilly is an arrogant moron and a bully. I never watch the idiot anymore. All of you who buy his books and idolize him encourage his behavior by infating his ego. You've created a Frankenstein.

I would have loved it if the SS had put him in a choke hold and thrown him to the ground.

Mike   January 5th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Is Bill a journalist or paparazzi. I like the tazer idea.

WNC, BKK   January 5th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Hello Obama Lovers,
Wake up and Don't day dream. Remember who can beat Republican in 2008 Election! Shoutinh and barking " Change" is a lot easier than reality. Come on "Be Realistic! R u guys fond of just talking? then u will get a Another Republican President in 2008. Get real guys don't just follow the flow. hope that wake up in time American People!

Mike   January 5th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

Ahh… poor staffer. Hope he didn't get a boo boo. Bet he'll move his ass next time.

mike   January 5th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Why wasn't he arrested?

Amber in Austin   January 5th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Shame on Fox for employing such a jerk, and shame on the people who watch him and keep him on the air!

Gavin, Merrillville, Indiana   January 5th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Bill O Reiley is a sad excuse for a journalist…..

too bad Jack Cafferty and Lou Dobbs are starting to act like him and the other "FakeNews" network staff.

BWW   January 5th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Everyone to their own opinion, but I like O'Reilly. He tell's it like it is whether you like it or not.

Anonymous   January 5th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Everyone to their own opinon, I like O'Riley, he tell's it like it is.

justm2   January 5th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

talk about low class. o'reilly's a porn narrator. jerk off sleaze ball. neocon.

popeye   January 5th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

We have in this great nation of ours a problem. Bill O'reilly is just following the orders of his penguin masters. Stop the Penguins march to imperialism. Vote Obama 2008!!!

Bill   January 5th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

O'reilly knows low class. He personifies it.

Joel - Mesa, AZ   January 5th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Apparently no body else realized that the baracade was there to give Mr. O'Reilly exclusive access to Mr. Obama. Appaently, Mr. O'Reilly feels he need not play by the same rules that govern everyone but him. Its easy to understand his frustration as the GOP sinks however, its just the childish thing youd'e expect from a Republican when they're losing.

GO OBAMA!!!

Stop the Iraq war NOW   January 5th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

O'Reilly and cameras should "get out of the way" themselves, because they are blocking the average American's attempt to hear a person's views whom they might vote into the Presidency (and I mean this literally, as well as figuratively). O'Reilly is all about negative-bashing, so why would anybody want to hear and see what he is catching on camera to re-hashand use in his spin-cycle on his show, anyway? Down in the front, O'Reilly…….wait—-just get completely out of Americans' way.

lanray   January 5th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

This man is a disgrace and should have his pathetic show cancelled. He thinks he is so powerful, but to me, he is one of the most arrogant, self-centered, baffoon on any network. He is a real egomaniac.

Roy   January 5th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

No one has delusions of grandeur more than Billo.

Wingy   January 5th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Gee, is Mr. Riley a bit arrogent?

Sean   January 5th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

If I was the staffer, I would have had him arrested.

Shannon, Minnesota   January 5th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

linda in Ok, how is this negative toward Obama. It makes O'Reilly look like an ass, but it doesn't show Obama in a bad light at all. I don't see how CNN looks bad int this either. They just reported a story about Bill O'Reilly being Bill O'Reilly

jake jones   January 5th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

the world will be a better place when he's gone. and i for one cant wait for that to happen. in fact i wish it upon him. remember, i still have two wishes left.

Shannon, Charlottesville, Virginia   January 5th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

this liar with an ager management problem is also dangerous and abusive. he makes money off dividing this country. we should reject him.

"your voice can change the world." — barack obama

Rich In Seattle   January 5th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Like Obama would ever go on his hack of a show. Like Bill really likes Obama, if Obama was on his show he'd just attack him. What a jerk.

duncan   January 5th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

LOL I can see o'lielly getting tazed saying "do not tazer me bro"

duncan   January 5th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

that staffer ought to bring assult charges against bill o"lielly

someone   January 5th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Wow, I noticed that when hilary gets boo'd you guys agree, but if obama gets boo'd, you go off the deep end. What a pile of hypocracy. True, she isn't my first choice either, but I think its a little bit off the wall.

Denver Wood   January 5th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly needs a humility lesson.

D.

Nora   January 5th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

I've watched Bill on Fox from time to time and it does not surprise me that he took the approach that he did against the staffer. I don't know how the law reads in New Hampshire but here in Florida Bill had better be careful because with witnesses and putting your hands on someone forcefully as he did could land him and his camera in the "big house."

John   January 5th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

O'Reilly is just another one of those cheap Fox-a-razzi hacks bent on soiling other people'slaundry for the sole enjoyment of massaging their bloated egos and furthering their right wing extreme jihadist agenda.

Avery   January 5th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

O'Reilly sucks as usual. get rid of that guy. fox news fair and subjective!!!!!

Maureen   January 5th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly is the low class fool – but then – who dosen't know that by now. Why FOX keeps him on is beyond understanding. He is a true waste of time.

Coop   January 5th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Another case of O'Reilly acting like a pompous elitist…
Imagine if someone like Jon Stewart or Al Franken did this at a Republican rally; I'd bet all hell would break loose!

barbara   January 5th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Is my question true? About Obama?

schnitz   January 5th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Yep – That's right Bernard — BHO has REAL class and character
He won't put his hand on his heart and participate in the Pledge of Allegiance,
won't wear the US flag pin on his lapel, and won't take the oath of office on the Bible — He's definitely the kind of man you socialists want in the White House.

barbara   January 5th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Why would Obama , not salute the flag or sing the National Anthem ? This was sent to me in an e-mail by a friend so I would know.

Would like an answer ,and why it is not mentioned by an TV station?

Paul - Columbus Ohio   January 5th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Quit with all the venom guys. I watch O'Reilly nightly, he's fair, but certainly full of himself. The quote about "nobody blocks a shot on the factor" is exactly the kind of thing that has nearly made me stop watching. I don't appreciate his ever growing ego.

He holds everyone to task however, and that's what the haters won't admit.

I bet the secret service put him in his place, would have paid money to see that on tape :)

Coleman R. Brice, Asbury Park, NJ   January 5th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

O'Reilly.. What a pompous ass.. Get real dude.. Jerk..

Chucky   January 5th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Wow, O'Reilly raising hell with someone on Obama's staff. He must be feeling the heat and starting to worry about November. And the last time he was in Harlem, they used silverware and everything!

David Crosby   January 5th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

I spent almost 20 years in the media and I don't recall a day where I thought that I was the story. When will we finally grow up as a nation and stop rewarding the Norths, Limbaughs and O'reilly's. Turn the channel!
( I'm not singling out conservatives, I just can't remember any liberal shock media talking heads anymore.)
Turn off, tune out and get on with life. And if murrow ever heard "No one on this earth will stop me"?! ..my goodness, but these people think they are entitled to act any way they please and say anything that comes to their minds. O'reilly reminds me of a weather forecaster.. never around to appologize for their wake of inflammatory behaviorl. I'll make sure my kids are blocked from his show.They watch this stuff too.

Katrina Daye   January 5th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly was wrong and out of line. He really knows how to cross the line and he has a habit of stooping to the lowest level. He really needs to be cautious of what comes out of his mouth. I'm not impressed by anything he says or do…..i'm just not a fan of Bill O'Reilly.

Scott, Milford, CT   January 5th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Met O'Reilly at a college event a few years back and he was quite arrogant and self absorbed. No doubt he exhibited those same endearing qualities at the Obama event.

John Berger   January 5th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Wow, O'Jerky has become the poor man's Morton Downey, Jr. As long he's keeping us all in the "no spin zone", I'm content though.

dan shore   January 5th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

O' REILY SHOULD CALM DOWN HE IS NOT KING BUSH IS ,I DON'T THINK HE KNOWS IT ALL AND ALL THE REST OF THE NEWS PEOPLE ,I THINK HE IS FOR COPORATE BIG WIGS ANY WAYNOT FOR THE POOR AND MIDDLE CLASS

Flintcity   January 5th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

O'Reilly's facelift looks great. Too bad he thinks he's still young and feisty.

Scy   January 5th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

And who pays attention to this buffoon? Oh yeah, other buffoons. he's lucky he didn't get tazed. In all seriousness, I do wonder about his mental stability. Fox News is certainly leaving itself open to some lawsuits.

Joel, Pittsburgh, PA   January 5th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Let's see what happens to me when I want a picture of something and start shoving people to get it. I'd get arrested. Hubris of the highest order.

LAguy   January 5th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Uh Oh Obama. Bill O'Reilley loves you. Be prepared for some late night obscene loofah phone calls.

Anonymous   January 5th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

it"s time fox put him on leave

Tim   January 5th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

"Nicholson told CNN O'Reilly grabbed him by the arm and started "pushing" him. Nicholson also said that when he asked O'Reilly to stop pushing him, the talk-show host responded that he was "low class.""

why would O'Reilly call him low class? perhaps O'Reilly didn't really "push" him. The guy just exaggerated the fact to get publicity.

Anonymous   January 5th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Blah blah blah. Let's all bash Bill O'Reilly.

LQ ROCHESTER MN   January 5th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

I agree. He is just a thug. No one is going to block a shot on the O'Reilly Factor!! Low class? O'Reilly is no class

Michael   January 5th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

O'reilly is so arrogant I can't stand him

Frank   January 5th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

It is not any "trip director's" job to restrain or stop people. That is the job of secret service and any other law enforcement officer on duty. Since O'reilly posed no threat, Marvin should have informed security instead of taking the law in his own hands.

Pat in Austin   January 5th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

If Bill O'Reilly was half as important as he thinks he is, my cat would stop licking his butt.

Arthur   January 5th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Why isn't the fact that Obamma is a muslim and doesn't respect our flag or pledge ever given any time. He is not Christan and our nation was founded under God!! How can we trust such a man?
Arthur Lavergne

Bill O'Reilly   January 5th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Hey guys,

I'm fat and addicted to OxyContin. Please don't make fun of me.

Rob A   January 5th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

O'Reilly is the lowest class, scumiest "journalist" I have ever seen. What a loser.

carvcom   January 5th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

O'Rielly is a low class slob.

The Blue Dogs   January 5th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

nadeem posted a comment on a previous piece: "The more they fight against the Obama movement, the more they appear like the same people who told Dr. King to slow down, who told Dr. King that America was not ready for the type of equality he sought. THe very people who told Dr. King to wait till next time. They appear to be on the wrong side if history, to not understand the 'fierce urgency of now' A terrible place for their legacy to end."

NADEEM QUESTION? Would those be "the same people" who fought along side of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement and gave their blood, sweat, & hearts as well — who spoke out against the Vietnam War and died at Kent State — who stood up for the womens' rights movement and still fiercely support women and childrens' rights around the world? THE very same rights that the youth of America today so freely take for granted?? Guess what NADEEM = those "same people" are called BABYBOOMERS!!! And the terrible legacy that they will leave is that they "failed to teach their children that EDUCATION is a terrible thing to waste"…

BARACK OBAMA IS A 47YR OLD " BABYBOOMER" WHO STOLE THE MANTRA OF THE 60's = "never trust the ESTABLISHMENT nor anyone over 30!" AND "All we are saying is give peace a chance"….

He is merely a POLITICAN who is running on exactly the same platform that JIMMY CARTER did in 1976!! A Washington outsider, offering change for the sake of change, with good solid family values – AND NO FOREIGN POLICY EXPERIENCE = And America got stuck with 444 DAYS OF THE US EMBASSY IN IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS!!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Carter

NOW OBAMA HAS STOLEN MCCAIN'S "STRAIGHT TALK" SLOGAN!!! How original and refreshing is that?

:( To the smutty hatefilled posters who vicariously take perverted pleasure out of trash talking Hillary and bad mouthing Edwards, you are giving the rest of the Obama supporters an extremely bad image. If you want to support Obama, you need to realize that he can't win the general election WITHOUT the combined support of the Edwards and Clinton Democrats. McCain appeals to many of the SAME voters as Obama. AND IF Bloomberg runs, he will pick off the rest of the Independents and stray Republicans.

ANYONE who is still naive enough to believe that the GOP political attack machine does NOT exist failed to watch 20/20 Friday night 1/4/08. AND on top of that, the 527 groups = T. BOONE PICKENS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._Boone_Pickens AND ROVE PLAY BY THEIR OWN RULES. To the "Whatever poster" who commented: "Obama is the next generations future. The over 50 crowd had there chance, now it is our generations time to lead." WELL – IF the babyboomers decide to sit this one out and let the younger generations go it alone –> GOOD "LUCK" AND GODSPEED — but alas then WHO will you have to blame if things don't go according to those newly 'RECYLED" hopes and dreams of the older generations??

Jim Kedslie   January 5th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

I'm a conservative and think Bill O'Reilly is an arrogant jerk. I don't know how the people at Fox News can continue to defend his actions and keep him on staff. Even if he's occasionally right on social or political issues, he's contentious, rude, and a jerk who turns people off with his behaviour. His 15 minutes of fame is over and he needs to shut up and sit down.

2mcctv   January 5th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Oreilly is an obnoxious schmuck

Jordan   January 5th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

What a JERK.

Greg Kanne   January 5th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Mr. O'Reilly apparently greatly overestimates his importance. A journalists function is to report events, not participate. Maybe he should be catorgorized with Paris and Britteny instead of a serious journalist.

hangileft   January 5th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

that just shows the kind of arrogant man Bill really is

Samantha   January 5th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Just what the world needs. Another person that has some TV and face time, that thinks niceties and decent conduct doesn't apply to them!

Jeff Iowa   January 5th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

If I was Obama, I wouldn't give O'Reilly the time of day.

Tony, Wilton, ME   January 5th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

No one on this earth is going to block a shot…

ROTFL.

Billo's ego is incredible – even for a Bobblehead.

I wonder what would have happened had it been Keith Olbermann trying to video of a Republican candidate. Yoo probably would have written a memo justifying Keith's indefinite detention at an off shore facility.

Barrister4Hillary   January 5th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Aren't Secret Service supposed to protect Presidential candidates from whack jobs screaming and pushing their way through a line? O'Reilly should be in surgery right now if they were doing their job. Heck, hire me for security and O'Reilly wouldn't be a "factor".

jms58   January 5th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

O'Reilly is an arrogant ___hole.

John   January 5th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

O'Reilly sucks as much as his show. He is one hell of a dumb guy on equally dumb news channel … HOAX ooops FOX channel

Obama '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kate   January 5th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

Funny story. Who is more LOW CLASS than Bill Riley; Mr. Inside Edition. (

Richard Crannell   January 5th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

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Is this just your way of saying that if you dont agree, it will not be posted…..

Jeffrey Guilles   January 5th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly… what an idiot.

Bill Parker   January 5th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

O'Reilly calls someone else "low class"??? GOOD ONE! He's always bragging about his own low-class origins. He 'decorates' every sentence he speaks with "OK?" and "All right?"–standard signs to linguists of low-class language skills. He's a bully and the most belligerent personality I have ever seen on television. So am I 'Daily Kos' fan? Nope. II'm a liberal Republican of the John McCain or Olympia Snowe variety; I'm not an evangelical, and I believe in evolution. So don't typecast us all as troglodytes, "OK?" "All right?" I'm a Republican because I don't believe in Big Brother Government paid for by punitive taxes, and I don't believe in class warfare, where you steal money from the rich and give it to the poor. I think the Daily Kos are idiots; but I also think Bill O'Reilly is a disgusting egomaniac, and a major embarrassment to Conservatives.

Mary   January 5th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Who does O'Reilly think he is? God?? I think he better look in the mirror and see he is just lke everybody else. But everybody is not as rude as he is. Mary

James Howard Williams   January 5th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

He should have been arrested.

TJ   January 5th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

"We're sorry we had to have that little confrontation," O'Reilly added, "but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen."

All in the true spirit of "fair and balanced" journalism, of course…

Barak   January 5th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

How about we arrest O'Reilly for assult?

Rick, Detroit, MI   January 5th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Wow, this guy shows over and over again that he is an unstable, crazy, and irresponsible guy. What does that mean? No one will block the shot of his show? Wow. They should create some kind of special mental institution for people like him…they are just going to keep getting crazier, as they can feel their time in politics is coming to an end.

Jay   January 5th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Obama would be an idiot to give the Falafel king an appearance.

PW Va   January 5th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Just finished watching O'reilly's version on" FOXNOISE" of what happened at candidate Obama's event. Bill is either "cruising for a brusing" (this man is so stupid that he thinks he's gonna get past the Secret Service) OR he's a well-placed "plant" of "FOXNOISE" there to create some type of altercation in order to hype some negativity on Obama's cmapaign. Bill, you're out of your element…you're dealing with people now, who have intellect and yes class…unlike yourself. Why don't you go back to what you do best…harrassing your female counterparts!!!

J Carter   January 5th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Can anyone tell me how one "gently removes" a grown person? The thing is you don't and Bill O'Reilly has just admitted that he assaulted someone. It would be interesting to see where this goes.

Steve   January 5th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Is it news that O'really is a jerk?

Steve   January 5th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

I would of loved to read that Obama dashed to his staffers' rescue, and forced OReilly to the ground in a humiliating fashion by a perfectly executed judo throw!Bill…. you are nothing but a self absorbed blowhard who's days are numbered on Faux News.

Chris   January 5th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

"We're sorry we had to have that little confrontation," O'Reilly added, "but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen."

Because, apparently, his show is the most important thing on Earth, and far more important than, say, good manners and dignity.

joe   January 5th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Bill O is a complete egomanical idiot – He should be off any airwaves and should be charged with assault!

Kevin Malunga   January 5th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

These surely must be hard times for the likes of O'Reilly.The winds of change blew faster than you thought my friend.

ificandream   January 5th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Why wasn't O'Reilly arrested? Isn't what he did considered assault? How unprofessional. And then to say, but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on his show. "It is not going to happen." He sounds like a 2-year-old.

Jim Williams   January 5th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

The usual pretentious arrogance that always radiates from Bill O'Reilly. Well, what else do you expect by someone who used to host Inside Edition?

Steve Mantua, NJ   January 5th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

O'Reilly is still relevant? I would have had him kicked out the event on the spot. Being a member of the press (albeit an embarrassment to the profession) does not give you the right to accost a member of Obama's staff. I may be no fan of Barack Obama, but he and his campaign earned my respect by handling what could have easily turned into an ugly situation with grace and dignity. O'Reilly is a smug, self-absorbed piece of garbage who should have been put out to pasture a long time ago. The man is a hypocrit and a conservative hack to say the least.

lee long   January 5th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

O'Reilly is an arrogant piece of offal and most certainly has no class whatsoever. What a putz.

Patrick Fuller   January 5th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

O'Reilly is such a low class jerk. If only he had an ego……..

Joel   January 5th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

O'Reilly needs to get off his little hobby horse and realize that he is not special. Yes he has an accomplished job. I definitely give him props for that. But by no means is one, a media icon like himself to act like a 3 yr old in a grocery store, not getting the candy he wanted. Even if Mr. O'Reilly did "gently remove" the staffer, what does that show the youth of today? It shows that with force and hostility it is possible to obtain what is wanted. Great role model is Bill O'Reilly? Not so much.

vet24   January 5th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

'Nobody will block my shot' – never mind that he and his crew apparently missed the press set up period and because of that did not get a prime camera position. Nobody was trying to block his shot, just the way the line was moving. Grow up Bill, you act like a spoiled child way too often for my taste.

j   January 5th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

here comes fox news again!! or if i will say, fake news. out of a suden, obama is very important to bill o reilly, hahahaha. get lost. i hope he never comes to your show, you biased network. i hope a dem president will ban, i mean, ban fox news from the white house, i will love that!!!!

AnHonestOpinion   January 5th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Regardless of political affiliation, this guy is too full of himself.

"We're sorry we had to have that little confrontation," O'Reilly added, "but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen."

I can only assume he feels himself to be above the law and everyone should accomidate hid wishes.

If the Fox network had any integrity it would at least sanction O'Reilly, take him off the air for a while and send him to humility classes.

M60A1TC   January 5th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Well there goes CNN again, if this would have been the other way around, aCNN reporter shoving his way in to a Rep cantidat no reports. Right on CNN keep up the nasty work.

All the best from Colorado

Jim L   January 5th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Tase 'im, Bro'!

Ed in Atlanta   January 5th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Obama — he said he loved you? if bill told me he loved me I would run! I think that's what one of his female staffers tried to do a few years back if I'm not mistaken — run from him!

Nick Barman   January 5th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Typical of the idiotic behavior, and aptly reflective of the infantile drivel purveyed by Mr. O'Reily!

James   January 5th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

"Gently remove" huh?

More spin from the spin master O"Reilly, he is nothing more than a loud and obnoxious chicken hawk. I dont like Obama, but I hope he doesnt go on the O'Reilly factor. Its hard to imagine that there are people out there who actualy believe all the crap that comes out of O'Reillys mouth.

PS. Hannity sucks too.

FAIR TAX,LA.   January 5th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

way to geaux, put the boxing gloves on !! lmao

Adam   January 5th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

What a moron.

Like so many conservatives, O'Reilly is a mean-spirited, arrogant, self-entitled hypocrite. Time for that type of influence to fade into history.

Rick Short   January 5th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Can we say "Geraldo Rivera" ?

kalamaku   January 5th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

calling the staffer "low class" for doing his job? Hmmm something about a pot calling a kettle black jumps to mind here

John   January 5th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

how ignorant can this guy possibly be?….

"no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor……????"

how does this guy possibly have his own television show? well. i guess that is where we're at in America today.

Jeff   January 5th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Typical radical right-wing smoke screen attempt to steal the thunder from Senator Obama's campaign event. It's interesting how FOX news was the ONLY network running with this story thusly spewing more FAKE outrage. It's time America rids itself of these radicals who have no legitimate agenda except to spread their hate.

It's time these radical right-wingers (O'Reilly, Sean Hannidy, Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh) to close their hot wind bag mouths.

They have nothing of importance to say except attempt to bring down others.

Ronald Regan would be ashamed of the direction his party has gone.

Sad, Sad, Sad…..

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   January 5th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

O'Reilly is an buffoon pandering to ignorant Americans who should be prosecuted for this kind of behavior.

Parrish   January 5th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Another Republican telling those of us who are not members of the bourgeis that we are not allowed to exist between what they want and what they deserve… I hope Obama stiffs O'Reilly and doesn't even take him up on the offer… let that fear and war mongering conservative stumpster talk about Obama third hand while Obama continues to seek out "the least of these" as his campaign continues to not only say, but do. Thanks again Obama for giving those of us "low class" people a voice in Washington… keep the faith and keep the Obama train rollin'.

Nick   January 5th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Classy…typical media.

Turk McTavish   January 5th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Aye, kin ye smell me feets now?

Brian   January 5th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Wow, bill takes his own photos for the show? Funny that he thinks his photos are worth shoving (or gently moving) other people out of the way for. Class act.

Anonymous   January 5th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

How arrogant can you be? What a poor excuse for a person.

RONNIE   January 5th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Maybe now Fox will fire this bozo after he assulted this man.I hope charges are pressed against him and they have fun with him in prison.

Mlana   January 5th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Once more example of his inablility to accept the fact that he too must follow the rules. He's never wrong, and how dare anyone try to tell him what he can or cannot do – this guy is an idiot, I don't care what you say, and I'd be suprised to see Obama on his show anytime soon~

Brian Garnier   January 5th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Is it a necessity to deflate the super inflated and pompous attitude of Mr.O'Reilly. Remember we do have phones, e-mail…..enabling to us to arrange meetings. Only one reason for this action….PRESS!

You love the man, send a card!

Teddy, NY   January 5th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

This idiot should be in jail

Tanya B.   January 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

How long is it going to take people to realize that O'Reilley is dangerous. He has somehow forgotten that he is a press/media person and NOTHING else. He wants to believe that he is a rock star and he is not. Look at his last statement; " but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen." TRANSLATION: I'll do it again and again, as there seem to be no repricussions. He is nothing but a misogynist thug with a television show!!

Jay   January 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Obviously, if the Secret Service ordered him to get back, then he was the "low class" person in the wrong here. He was calling the kettle black again.

Wade from MN   January 5th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

They should press charges on O'Reilly and his ego – what a jerk.

justme   January 5th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

I think O'Reilly should take a chill pill. He feels his show is one of a kind but it is truly not that. He does not tell the truth in regards to Republicans and how this party looks out for certain Americans and not all Americans. He does not tell the truth in regards to the war in which young men are dying and moms are taking care of their wounded sons because they too young to get married before they left or the young wife is trying to take care of small children plus a wounded husband. So I guess he wants to pick on Obama since Obama and his wife are very intelligent and talk about the true issues. They understand what the average American is going through. Thank you Obama for carrying yourself in a respectable manner when you are approached by such bullies as Bill O'Reilly who is only thinking about his ratings not the average person.

Jon, Charlotte NC   January 5th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

this guy is such a joke. "no spin zone"? "fair and balanced"? are you kidding me?

Nick   January 5th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

On YouTube.com Now!!!!!

"Obama Portrait Music Video by Bjarne O"

OUR TIME IS NOW New Hampshire!!!. We will make history with Obama in '08!!!!

LRS LA,CA   January 5th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

I cant believe Bill O. would get pushy to get a shot of Obama….Not worth the assault and battery charge….. doesnt add up….Bill O. {Conservative}…Telling Obama {Liberal} he`s the cats meow…..Sorry, just my 2 cents.

Jiim   January 5th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Yah. Typical. Obama is scared to do programs like Oreilly's and doesnt particularly like him. Im sure the guy purposely got in front of Oreillys camera to stick it to him. And as usual Oreilly doesnt let you mess around in the No Spin Zone.

Alice   January 5th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

I am glad that you showed you have RIGHTS TOO! Now just think that if Obama gets to be President how his group will be . OH my !!! He would maybe make a good Vice President and work the ranks like others have untill he is dry behind the ears. He needs more practice and may he can go places. Right now he has the taste if honey and all that goes with it. Plus no time to really think out the Big task that President is. So I am praying that all the people that love him take and Think it over. We need some one like you in his place!

Marjorie Helms, Amherst, NY   January 5th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

I'm not at all surprised by OReilly's actions, as he has always presented himself as a rude, obnoxious, and unsophisticated dimwit. My real astonishment about this story is how OReilly managed to get a press pass! Calling him a member of the press is like calling a mule a motor vehicle!

mark wilkes barre pa   January 5th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Hope you stiffed him with a left jab then followed up with an overhand right Bill,,,, but why ?

Jaik , chicago, IL   January 5th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

That's assault, Bill should have been arrested. He thinks he is more important than the other reporters and deserves special privileges, and he apparently believes he is above the law. Perhaps he was trying to manufacture news.

one angry american   January 5th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

you go Bill look at Osama Obama's churhttp://www.tucc.org/about.htm
ches web site: should open americas eyes

seth, minneapolis   January 5th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

classy move bill.

Stu Dornblaser   January 5th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly is a "has been". Thank Goodness!

Melanie   January 5th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

"We're sorry we had to have that little confrontation," O'Reilly added, "but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen."

Translation:"I am going to do whatever I want and nothing will get in my way, not even a little assault."

What an egotistical nightmare. Some journalistic integrity, please? He "loves" Obama? Who the heck does he think he is fooling?

Bill O'Reilly might be fooling some of the people, but MANY are catching on to him. That woman he sexually harassed (Falafel, anyone?) The people he has lied to, and the people who he said 'deserved what the got' (Shawn Hornbeck, a little boy deserved being kidnapped and raped because he didn't 'run away' like Bill thought he should have? WTH??!!) .

This man is a danger to the United States. His views help shape a nation, and it is terrifying.

Richard, West Palm Beach, FL   January 5th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Besides being still another right-wing "family values" sexual-morality hypocrite, O'Reilly's arrogance and vanity are incredible. Calling someone else "low class" is a perfect example of what a hypocrite he is.

observer   January 5th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Every time I see O'Reily or hear about him I'm so amazed at how full of himself he is.

Stu Dornblaser   January 5th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Bill should go talk to his friend, George, and butt out of the real world.

Dave Meccariello   January 5th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

O'Reilly is a jerk. He claims to be fair and balanced…that is a joke. Fox News has better visuals on the channel, but is annoyingly skewed to the right

GUGY, La Jolla, CA   January 5th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

O'Reilly is a jerk. He is notorious for that kind of behavior.

Stu Dornblaser   January 5th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

O'Reilly is a jerk and a bully. He shouldn't have gotten that far.

JN   January 5th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

You know, we had a similar issue with Connie Chung here in OKC after the Murrah bombing.

Chung reached out and grabbed the governor of our state as he was being shown around the site–grabbing him as though he were just some bozo walking by and her show was more important than anything else–and shoved a microphone in his face. He was gracious enough to stop and say a few words, though like most of us, he was pretty devastated by the loss of life.

That same day, she had the temerity to ask one of the people in charge of the site–the fire department chief, if memory serves–if he could "handle something of this magnitude." People, it was one building. We have tornadoes that destroy entire towns, something that we are prepared for and deal with yearly, and Chung was standing within easy walking distance of three major hospitals and easy driving distance of three more. Two of those hospitals are internationally known.

Chung left OKC shortly thereafter, having been rather forcibly invited to leave. To my knowledge, she has not been back since. My memory is that shortly after that, she stepped back on her hosting duties to "spend more time with her family."

These "journalists"–media opportunists as far as I am concerned–need to be reined in by public opinion or by the law. If O'Reilly's faithful are not going to speak up the way we did in OKC, then arrest O'Reilly for assault and put him in the pokey for a while. This might wise him up to the fact that he is just another citizen like the rest of us and has no right to act as he does.

Kathryn LeBaron   January 5th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

We all know who the real "Low Class" person really is!!

Rob   January 5th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

He wants to bully Obama. This is an attempt to smear the man. Shame on you Bill!! That was simple battery on the staffer. Secret service almost choked him out. How can he spin THIS?

Torpedo Stations   January 5th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Not even Water Boarding could get Bill to tell the TRUTH.

Linda Eng   January 5th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

We Americans should all exhibit the passion that Bill O'Reilly lives, eats, sleeps, breathes for our great country and for what is right.

Linda Eng

Ken   January 5th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

I like you Bill, but don't get so big headed that you think you are above the rules, laws or protocal. When you think you are you will be brought down fast and hard. "no one on earth sure seems like you geting a bit big for your briches.

warren g   January 5th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Bill is a real jerk. What a maniac

Will   January 5th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Does someone like O'Reilly really think he's owed anything special over the rest of the press.

O'reilly needs to take chill pill.

Unlike most reporters, FOX apparently thinks it has some divine destiny that makes it more important then other news companies.

Certainly you wouldn't see Matt Lauer try to pull something like this.

How about ASKING for a shot instead of call his staffer "low class"?!

Every time I here something about this guy it's negative…shesh

Barack Obama shouldn't have entrained him at all.

After something like that, I wouldn't even come on his show.

Good chance O'Reilly my hit him if he doesn't get a good shot.

Caine   January 5th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

It is just as well that O'Reilly is caught doing literally what he figuratively does to his guests on his show. And his response, "no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor."? – Well, he has followed the same steamrolling tactics with his guest "interviews" where O'Reilly is not interested in any opinion but his own; worse, he uses them primarily to spew vitriol, his and his alone.

Jim   January 5th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

There are no comments at this time . . . Think maybe no one is surprised at O'Reilly?

Lee Burkins   January 5th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

The epitome of self-importance for the gods of media.

Prasanna Padmanabhan   January 5th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Just goes to show how desparate and uncomforatble O'Reilly is getting as Obama and the other Democratic front-runners are starting to become formidable candidates against the Republican band-wagon. I am looking forward to seeing Obama eloquently "tackling" O'Reilly in his own show after the primaries.

MC- Atlanta,GA   January 5th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

O'reiley is nothing more than an arrogant S.O.B – the no spin zone, yea right. Bill does nothing but spin things to the right. He's an idiot.

mike   January 5th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Maybe somebody in Bill organization should remind him that the pecking order in post or pre election interviews is: journalist, entertainers, and then the circus folk.

PW Va   January 5th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Consider the source. O'reilly is nothing more than a puffed-up bag of hot air, a bully…a non-entity in the grand scheme of things. Is that pithy enough for you, Bill???

Bobby   January 5th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Hey Bill , after all these years of listening to you about equal treatment for all, I finally came down to the conclusion that you are one BIG Irish bully. You have been saying on your show that Obama hasn't have a shot to defeat Hillary, but yet HE DID! and beat her quite handily I might add! You are not GOD Mr.Oreilly – the people of the United States want experience and change, and they are going to get that in a Barack Obama presidency. Don't worry, an Obama presidency won't take away much of your money Bill – so don't worry too. By the way, CNN is coming up in ranks (Lou Dobbs, Blitzer, etc.) My advice to you would be not to assault any more people if you want to hold onto to your listening audience that you have remaining, especially after an Obama victory in November.

WE THE PEOPLE

Chuck Hatt   January 5th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Once again the man proves he is a low class and brutish vulgarian.

Tony, Indianapolis IN   January 5th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

This guy is like a cartoon. Entertaining, maybe… but how could anyone turn to this guy for serious political analysis?

Jeremy D'Arcy   January 5th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

It's amazing to me, yet no surprise that O'Reilly would call someone "low-class". It's just typical behavior from a Republican Conservative. Though what is not so typical is the graciousness of Obama to consider being on his show. That's why this candidate is inspiring so many people. He has a fresh, positive and inclusive approach to politics. That is why we need him as our next President. No other candidate has the worldly experience and outlook. And in this new World community, we need a leader who can see beyond his own backyard, to see how U.S. policies affect the rest of the world. A leader who brings people together, not one that divide us on one or two issues. The mark of a true leader is one who can find the common ground between disparate groups of people. Not those who would rather use the difference for political gain, like Rove, and Bush.

Linda   January 5th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Big bad Bully Bill….. Loofa Falafel. This guy needs to learn manners. Hear he's Tall! So this gives him a reason to push his way around? Go play on the Freeway BillO.

RJB, Boston   January 5th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Its the weak and insecure who make displays of arrogance and temper. cant help but feel sorry for those who have no choice but to live with such a man everyday.

Mike McMahon, Asbury Park   January 5th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Horse's ass

John, New York, NY   January 5th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

We always knew that Bill O'Reilly was a bullying thug. Having him accused of physical violence comes as no surprise.

Carrie, Chicago, Il   January 5th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Bill O seems to have some serious social disorders and possibly a problem with pathological obstruction of the truth. If some one had done that to him…no doubt, a larger fuss would have been made of the situation.In my opinion he is nothing but a thug…. and shouldn't be allowed the honor of a press pass…. he has a history of being physically and verbally threatening to people whom don't see things his way.That is not some one whom who is fair nor unbiased… or mentally balanced.I do not feel we need Bill O in the media at all. He reminds me of a neighborhood bar room loud obnoxious drunk.

Clifton Wigtil   January 5th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

O'Reilly pushed a staffer for a picture, and the Secret Service had to intervene. Surely a "culture warrior" knows better than to physically bully to get his way. Is it any wonder that the Democrats boycotted the Fox News debate, when they have clowns like O'Reilly lowering the level of the civic debate?

Anonymous   January 5th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

O'Reilly is a moron.

dennisk   January 5th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

O'Reilly never misses an opportunity to show what an idiot he is.

chall   January 5th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

What is curious to me is what was Billo doing in Democrat country? Did the Whitehouse authorize this? How odd that a Faux News Network EMPLOYEE being able to cross over! He should have been arrested!!! Poor Bill – trolling for ratings? Is Keith Olbermann making him have to WORK and sneak around behind the Bush Co???

Drew   January 5th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Despite the fact that he rightfully laid into Fred Thompson's wife yesterday for wanting softball questions on his radio show, Bill needs to calm down. Just because you're 6 foot and are big enough to push people around doesn't mean you should. Can't wait to see what Colbert does with this one.

Ann   January 5th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

O'Reilly should have been arrested! What a punk! That Fox channel is full of prima donnas who feel entitled. I never watch Fox anymore – they are all full of hot air!!!!

DMON   January 5th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Low Class is having no respect for Authority! He is such a media zealout! Your countdown has begun you has-been! Obviously Bill proved who has the class in this case! Go Obama

darren   January 5th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

o' reilly is smart …of course he would love to get him on the show and then make him prove himself …we know obama isn't going to put himself in a position where he would be exposed as a lobbyists best friend and "the people" would come after corporate america. the same old corporate america is lickin thier chops with obama and hillary on thier ticket

Anonymous   January 5th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Sorry, this guy is an A-1 DUMBASS.

Mike   January 5th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

O'Reilly you're one big low-class slime ball, not to mention one big loser, you jerk!

Linda   January 5th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

O'Reilly has a massive case of hutsva!

He thinks who he is and I think he is so full of himself that it is sickening.

pg   January 5th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Bill O'Rielly is such an idiot. It's the people who can't manage to drum up the creativity or reputation to get an interview that needs to resort to this kind of cheap crap. You wouldn't see Anderson Cooper have to shove anybody to get a shot. Obama would have posed for him…

Anonymous   January 5th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Given that O'Reilly was the perpetrator of physical bullying here, it hardly seems fair to headline the piece "O'Reilly gets in confrontation with Obama staffer", a headline which incorrectly implies that both O'Reilly and the staffer were complicit.

Craig, Carlsbad CA   January 5th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

all of the lackies for Bush and the neocons feel the parade is passing them away and you can see the fear in their Peabody Award Winning eyes.

Bill you can stop your superficial self promotion and endless spinning America is moving on

Mike Woodward   January 5th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Way to go Bill! I detest rude behavior. Apparently Bill does too. If Obama wants to win the best thing he could do is get on the Factor every chance he gets. I would suggest this to all the candidates.

Mike
High Point, NC

Jimenez   January 5th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Wait till the debate tonight. Obama won't know what hit him. Start bringing our troops home? Wow this guy must have a crystal ball to see that far in the future. Cl

Rick   January 5th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

The arrogance of Bill is quite something. …"but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen."

I'd like to see what he says if the Secret Service, or anyone in the military tried to block a shot.

Apparently Mr. O'Reilly is not a monotheist, he probably feels he is a God, too.
If nobody on this earth can block a shot for the O'Reilly Factor, then Bill must assume that he is supernatural by some means.

Joe Public   January 5th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

What an idiot! Does anyone really take O'Riley seriously?

Jeffrey Feigenson   January 5th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

O'Rielly is the one who is "low class."

Mitchel   January 5th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

He's lucky I wasn't the staffer. I'd have knocked on his mouthy ass.

Anne   January 5th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

That is a very unfortunate confrontation. I want to hear what Bill O'Reilly has to say before I pass judgement.

Juan   January 5th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Thats a true hardcore newscaster…Most can learn something from Mr O'Reilly…If you want to be president you have to answer the hard questions…

curtis   January 5th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

What took the Secret Service so long to intervene?

Charles Nesler, Memphis, TN   January 5th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly being a jerk is hardly news, it's status quo.

Carmen, Miami FL   January 5th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Arrogant and self-important? Yep, that's O'Reilly for you.

It's embarrassing that his show is considered news.

scott brookdale ca   January 5th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

I didn't see this incident but my special powers tell me O'Reilly was wearing his brown shirt. Something about O'Reilly makes me think of brown shirts. I'm SO GLAD he and his ilk have been thoroughly discredited now and come November will become totally irrelevant to this country.

Bill O'Reilly   January 5th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

I am low class. And I'm man enough to admit it.

bee maven   January 5th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

can we all say"schm..ck" ? B. O'R .is no better than anyone else and has shown himself to be the "low class" guy here. This gives legitimate journalists a bad name.

photo updater   January 5th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Without the aide of make-up and a tie, Bill O'Reilly become the most liberal he has been since that time in the gym locker room in 1978.

steve   January 5th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Now we will see Bill playing the victim card surely…ever the oppressed conservative…

Dane Traber   January 5th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

I propose that someone smart create an internet site called BlockTheShot.com. Then, people who encounter the O'Really Factor in the field should attempt to "Block the Shot" while a friend records the scene. The subsequent confrontation would be uploaded to YouTube and linked to BlockTheShot.com.

Then the site sponsor would give out prizes for "Best Blocked Shot", "Most Entertaining Confrontation", "Best Pie in O'Reilly's Face" and other categories.

I will immediately contribute $100 to that effort. Someone else will have to do the technical part. I bet there are tens of thousands of people around the country who would love to see O'Reilly get what he deserves….

Kevin, Landover, MD   January 5th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Obama owes O'Reilly or Fuax News NOTHING except a dish served cold called REVENGE ! At the very beginning they assaulted Obama’s integrity, reputation and everything else.

Now O'Reilly thinks he can jump on board the Obama Train and get and interview. DREAM ON O'Reilly. You low class reporter.

Mike   January 5th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Oh I see, laws against physical assault don't apply to conservative scream shows. So nothing gets in the way of a shot for the O'Reilly show. Wow. What's next, Bill, breaking into someone's home to get your shot? What a hypocrite.

Republicans   January 5th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Does anyone else here think that O'Reily is being arrogant?

RYT867   January 5th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Leave it to Bill O'Reilly to get it mixed up again! If there is anyone low-class it is Bill, not anyone's staffer. Further, don't you think it is time for Bill to fess up to his rather privileged upbringing rather than act as the "mouth for the the average joe-blow"? Bill I know you gotta make a living by being a jerk, but how does it feel when you go home at night?

Tanner   January 5th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

O'Reilly is so full of himself – just like all the talking heads out there (Glenn Beck, Rush, etc.)… Somebody please, take them off the air!

Brandon   January 5th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly has no class.

Anonymous   January 5th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

GROW UP!

Flag   January 5th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Bill must be a little pushy to get through the liberals…..more power to Bill!

David, Oberlin, OH   January 5th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

That man is an egomaniac. Ridiculous.

Roy   January 5th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Someone should "gently remove" the Faux News hatemonger O'Reilly

Chuck   January 5th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

O'REILLY IS A BULLY…HE IS LUCKY SOMEONE DIDN'T DECK HIM. IT WILL HAPPEN ONE OF THESE DAYS AND HE WILL PUT A SPIN ON IT AND LOOK LIKE HE WAS LITTLE MISS MUFFET AND THE PERSON WHO DECKED HIM WAS A HUGE SPIDER….
OBAMA HAS DONE WELL IN A CAUCUS IN A LITTLE STATE…NOW THEY MOVE ON TO AN EVEN SMALLER STATE…HILLARY IS STILL THERE AND GOING TO WIN THE BIG STATES EXCEPT MAYBE ILLINOIS. OBAMA WOULD BE GREAT AS HER V.P. BECAUSE HE IS YOUNG ENOUGH TO WAIT THE EIGHT YEARS AND THEN HAVE HIS OWN EIGHT YEARS…CHELSEA CAN THEN RUN STATING IT IS IN HER GENES TO BE PRESIDENT…SO WE CAN ALL CHECK HER DNA AND VOTE FOR HER…
JOE BIDEN FOR SEC. OF STATE…BILL FOR ROVING AMBASSADOR OR U.N. REPRESENTATIVE AND EVENTUALLY SECRETARY GENERAL.
WE JUST HAVE TO KEEP BILL AWAY FROM KUCINICH'S WIFE…
PEOPLE ASK ME HOW I COULD WANT TO VOTE FOR HILLARY…IT IS BECAUSE I WANT A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN BLOODED IN ADVERSITY AND COMES BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN…SHE COULD PROVE TO BE ONE OF THE GREATEST PRESIDENTS WE EVER HAD….FORGET WHO SOUNDS GOOD AND PROMISES CHANGE BUT DOESN'T SAY WHAT CHANGE AND HOW HE IS GOING TO DO IT. WE NEED SOMEONE WHO HAS STATED HOW SHE WILL DO IT. WILL IT BE PERFECT,OF COURSE NOT…AN OBJECTIVE LOOK AT THE FACTS,ISSUES,AND ABILITIES GIVES YOU ONE OPTION,HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON.
CB…OF SCOTTSDALE,AZ…formerly of NY

C Tong, Allendale NJ   January 5th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Why bother to "report "? CNN is always bias against O'Reilly

Gary   January 5th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Really CNN…now you have to resort to 'elementary' journalism by placing the so-called O'Reilly confrontation with an Obama staffer on the 'Latest Story' list??? Get over it…..until CNN decides to present a fair and balanced view of the politcal scene in the U.S., then FOX News will continue to be number one and Bill O'Reilly will continue to outdraw viewers 2-1 over the likes of Anderson Cooper and all the others. Try fair and balanced….it works!!!!

S Navarro Shively   January 5th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

"We're sorry we had to have that little confrontation," O'Reilly added, "but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor." – I guess that's O'Reilly's way of "apologizing" and his way of saying the end (getting Obama's attention) justified the means (accosting another human being).

I sincerely doubt, especially after hearing of this incident, that Barack Obama will go on his show. The O'Reilly Factor and Fox News are not legitimate news outlets, and I don't want Obama's presence to lend journalistic credibility or increased ratings to either. All this proves is that O'Reilly is a big bully and a jerk!

Glen, Boston, MA   January 5th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

O'Reilly is truly an arrested adolescent.

Ilse Erickson   January 5th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

O"Reilly is too full of himself,a pushy bully.

john   January 5th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Mr O'reilly in due respect, you should try to go and cause chaos at Romney , Huckabee or mccain campaign. leave Mr Obama alone. He is our next president.

Ilse Erickson   January 5th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

The O"Reilly Factor {Bill] is suffering from delusions of grandeur,Loudmouth ego
trip Bill needs to go take a hike back to reality where noone knows his "name".

Kim Kaufmann   January 5th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

This is outrageous behavior by Bill O’Reilly. We have enough violence in this world without Bill getting physical for the reason of “"We're sorry we had to have that little confrontation," O'Reilly added, "but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen."”
If he thinks this is “good press” for his show, let me say we don’t need this kind of attitude. I listen to the B.O. show, and after this incident, I’ll be switching to “other” shows and will have nothing to do with his show!!! I hope his sponsors read a lot of these remarks and pull their endorsements. Kind of makes me think, if his sponsors like this bully, then I should take this B.O. boycott to a higher level and boycott anything sponsor that supports Bill O’Reilly…

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Nando   January 5th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

OH the IRISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EJ   January 5th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

"no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen"????

What a pompous hypocrite. Apparently he had no one to sexually harass that day.

Joyce   January 5th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Hmmmm…..whose low class in this scenario?
Billbo is so out of line so often it become one giant blurr of inappropriate statements and actions. Who is he to be the "class" police considering his own sex scandals and inability to censor himself in the slightest like any decent mature adult should!

Shannon, Minnesota   January 5th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly represents everything that is wrong with journalism, and for that matter America. He should be one of the reporters out chasing Brittany, that's the level his reporting skills are at. He's just an angry guy, who's always blaming someone for something.

Latoya   January 5th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

This little incident does not surprise me out of O'Reilly. *Shaking head*

Ryan, New Jersey   January 5th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

"We're sorry we had to have that little confrontation," O'Reilly added, "but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen."

He is a king among Trolls.

db   January 5th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

O'Reilly called someone low class? Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!

Tom   January 5th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

O'Reilly added, "but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen."

I wonder why he didn't say THAT to the Secret Service? What a self-important arrogant putz.

Steve   January 5th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

"We're sorry we had to have that little confrontation," O'Reilly added, "but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen."
Who's "we?" Just one person who's full of himself.

jim meiser fayetteville ar   January 5th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Waht an arrogant sob (reilly of course)

Joe Vanderbosch, Appleton, WI   January 5th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Wow Bill, I'm so proud of you…puke.

Robert in Atlanta   January 5th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

O'Reilly is such a nutt sack! How does he still manage to stay on the air and radio? I guess Americans really are that stupid.

Ed Russell   January 5th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Hopefully he will go on and not chicken out!!

Give O'reily on thing he is tough and does believe in what hes saying…

Finally somebody will have the guts to ask Obama what hes done in politics that warrents him being our next president president. No wonder he will only go after the primarys.If he actually had to talk policy and how he can get it done in Washington, hed loose.
1 for 91 in passing legislation in the senate!! He voted the party line 96% or the time. Instead he will just continue talking about hope (without substance) and change (without knowledge/ablitiy). Id like to see him talk about specifics on the issues instead of making references to MLK, Civil War, American Revolution, Civil Rights movement. Obama all those movements have defined goals your candidacy has hope without goals.

Another Steve   January 5th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

O'Reilly, your days of getting attention by being an arrogant pompous ass hopefully will end soon and you won't even bear a mention in the history books. You truely are no more than a legend in your own mind.

Buck   January 5th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

I cannot believe that Bill O'Reilly thinks it is ok to be physical with someone who is just standing there. It isn't all about Bill and the "Factor". Common decency has obviously gone by the wayside, and I think this sums up what kind of person Mr. O'Reilly is. What's worse is that he tries to explain it away. I don't care if someone is in front of Obama, that gives you no excuse to manhandle the person. Can anyone say control issues?

Ron G   January 5th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

This is not even a tiny news story. This is just silly. There is always jostling at these events. Com'on. CNN. Man up.

ammeh   January 5th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Obama campaign: 1

O'reiley: -5,000

James Riley   January 5th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

What a moronic statement about "no one on this earth is going to block a shot." I didn't know this jackarse was the almighty one. He is just a disrespectful SOB and the Secret Service should have arm barred his arse into the ground with a knee in his back. Go back to the Sit and Spin Zone loser.

dk   January 5th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

wow, what a jerk.

Bruce Keller   January 5th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

O'Reilly needs to get his testorone under control. If this jerk can't get along with a campaign staffer than maybe he needs to get another job. Why is everyone wrong and Mr. O'Reilly always right. O'Reilly is exactly what this country doesn't need. His employer should fire him and bring somebody in with an open mind.

Laura   January 5th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

I can't stand him and I truly do not believe he "loves" Barack Obama. This is just his sneaky and snaky way to try to get him on his show and if he does, I don't think he'll be able to manipulate or degrade him like he wants to – Obama is way too "High Class". OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nick in Atlanta   January 5th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

O'Reilly is becoming more and more unstable. The man is now shoving people around and he excuses it by saying he's "sorry we had to have that little confrontation…but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen." Does he not realize that his actions are inexcusable? That he had no right to touch the staffer?! What shenanigans is O'Reilly pulling? There's something behind this facade of "I really think you're great…" He needs to spend a little time in a mental institution because apparently rehab caused him other problems.

King NC   January 5th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Someone needs to block O'reilly. He is such a bully. Someone needs to put a
mussel on him.

S. Pennington   January 5th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

What an arrogant ass. "No one is going to block a shot on the O'Reilly Factor." I certainly hope not if we use the term "shot" as it was intended. O'Reilly needs to realize that no one died and left him "boss" of the world. He truly represents the attitude of the general populas of the GOP – filled with hubris.

Bill G., Phila, PA   January 5th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Hey Billy O' – stick to covering your Republican friends. Why would Obama ever consider going on your show or your network? Especially with all that Obama radical Islam crap you and your friends at Faux were spreading a few months ago. You're a fraud.

bob,laguna beach   January 5th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

O'Reillly is a loud mouth bully.

v.s.dunton   January 5th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

big ego at work here!-

Charlie   January 5th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

O'Reilly is a megalomaniac.

LALA   January 5th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

For someone like Bill O’Reilly to have a TV show is just beyond comprehensible. The guy is a moron, bigot and loud mouth freak. Mr. Nicholson should press charges and Obama will be doing himself a disservice if he goes on his show. I have never met anybody who has any respect for O’Reilly. People like him give the media a bad name. What makes him better than the other reporters for him to say “no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen” is just pigheaded and unwise. I cannot stand him. He is a P R I C K

Anna   January 5th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I am a Democrat. I hate Bush’s presidency. I hated the war in Iraq before we were involved and continue to. I think we are in deep sheet politically and economically due to the money wasted on this war. I believe we need a President who can get us out of it. I am not going to vote Democrat if Obama gets the nomination. Depending on the Republican nominee, I might vote Republican – because he could be less evil then Obama.

Change is a beautiful word that sounded very seductive when used by Obama, especially today considering the sheet that we are in. Without change, mankind would stand still. However it is only a seductive word at the moment. What we need right now is somebody who can and knows how to navigate us out of where we are and Obama is not this person. There were political leaders before that wanted change, but what they achieved was destruction – like in Russia &Iraq. Not all changes are good and it is extremely important when, where and how changes are implemented!
Why Obama will not help in Kenya as a native country?

Sean   January 5th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Wow. O'Reily is an arrogant meathead. Who knew?

John Woodard   January 5th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Mr. O'Reilly has lost all my respect – I am sure he could care less about that, but for sure I will never watch his show again.

Fox might really want to review Mr. O'Reilly ethical standards, his factor really is low class.

Johnnie Woodard

Matt   January 5th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Filed under: Barack Obama • New Hampshire

should have been filed under…never mind, that wouldn't get approved for posting.

Mario   January 5th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly is the low life, one of those media freaks that think they deserve extra attention from people. He reminds me of Barbara WA WA, who acts like the world won't rotate without her. Who ever watches O'Reilly is outof their mind.

Tony, Enterprise, Alabama   January 5th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Who does he think he is?

Perhaps it is time for the Lord to remind O'Reilly that the Lord is Lord, and O'Reilly is not.

What a complete and total jerk!

Allan Miller   January 5th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

O'Reilly is a bully, a liar and acts like a spoiled child most of the time. That is also true for Hannity. Coming from someone (me) who has voted for Republican presidential candidates most of his life, it may be another indication of how sick Americans are of Bush, Cheney and the whole group of HUMAN DEBRIS comprising Republicans and Fox News.

Al Miller

Andy Tracy   January 5th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

I'm suprised no one else has commented on this. O'Reilly is the one who is low class. The guy is a joke; a cartoon! And to think that the shot for his show is more important than anything else and that he crossed the line of where the press should be! The Secret Service should have taken him down as soon as he crossed it. He shouldn't get any priveleges that the smallest- small time reporter doesn't get. I'm so sick of Bill O'Reilly and his venomous attitude!

Phil Memphis, TN   January 5th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

This story and O'Reilly himself really only require 3 words. Pompous, arrogant jerk.

Christian, Tampa FL   January 5th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

This is precious. I bet Keith Olbermann is going to have a field day with this one.

O'Reilly has always been kind of pushy, so I'm not surprised. Interesting that he's such a fan of Obama.

gary godfey   January 5th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

O'Rreilly has always talked over people, now he is trying to walk over people. He should have been restrained and charged. How pathetically arrogant he is.

Jose   January 5th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Good republican doing his job for Bush. Glad Oreilly wasn't in the spin zone!

What a nutcase!

PSK Lakeside, AZ   January 5th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Gee, Bill O'Reilly acting like an ass- and this is considered news? No offense, (to CNN) but isn't that a normal state of being for the guy?

Annie   January 5th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Mr. O'Reilly is a "low class" act….Anything for the cause??!!!!???
A physical confrontation of any kind is unnecessary…ask the Jena 6.
Grow-up and conduct yourself in a professional manner at all time.

sean   January 5th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

his show is the most important thing in this world,
nice to see the right wing extending the depths of arogent self important vanity

MJ Ft. Campbell, KY   January 5th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Good Lord….nobody is going to block a shot, eh? Wow. Sounds like O'Reilly didn't get enough Kool-Aid this morning.

Anne   January 5th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

That is taking it a bit too far. I thougt Bill O'Reilly had a little more class.

Anonymous   January 5th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Yet another example of how arrogant O'Reilly is. Nothing on earth is going to block a shot for him? I have a feeling that a secret service agent with a gun could easily do that. Who does he think he is? I wish someone would tell him he is not God.

DT, Comstock Park, MI   January 5th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

"We're sorry we had to have that little confrontation," O'Reilly added, "but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen."

Just more proof in a long string of it that tells us what a low-life you are, Bill. You don't care about manners, or treating people decently –what matters to you is your ego.

Glad I don't watch your show, listen to your opinions, or patronize your advertisers. Hope others will do the same and make you as irrelevant as your opinions.

lavelle, rochester,ny   January 5th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Can somebody tell O'Rielly to sit his racist ass down???? Come on its so clear that this guy is afraid of Obama in the white house. Tell him to get a grip!

Fred   January 5th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly is the most worthless talk show host on the air. His "no-spin zone" is nothing but. The guy is a pig. He sexually harassed a staffer. He is obnoxious. He is loud. He won't allow others to voice their opinions – he talks over them.

It's a good thing he is on "Faux" News. I don't watch it, have it locked out on my TV, and I generally don't even have to think about Bill O'Reilly.

No doubt the FOX sheep will think this somehow makes him brave. It does not. He is the worst kind of coward – the one that is so afraid of other people's views and ideas that he shouts them down. He is a classic schoolyard bully.

ROBERT MARQUIS   January 5th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Bill O thinks he is king of the world and all should allow him to have his way. He proves this time after time with the way he treats people.

chris grenaille   January 5th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

get O'Reilly off the air and news, enough of low content reporters…

Joe   January 5th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Good for Bill, the staffer was probably getting in rthe way on purpose because O'reilly is on Fox, Why else would CNN be reporting it.

EB Rideout, Georgia   January 5th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

This balloonhead actually thinks he's a journalist. Who cares if he didn't get his camera shot – he's only going to use it to bash Obama anyway.

The Secret Service should have thrown him off the property.

rob   January 5th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

O'Reilly is a thug. Now proven for all to see. Shows no remorse. PLUS he's trying to butter up a candidate that is diametrically opposed to everything he advocates. THAT proves he's a hypocrite.

Hi! Flint, MI   January 5th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

God forbid that "The O'Reilly Factor" should ever miss a shot!!!

Bruce, Middlesex, NY   January 5th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

O'Reilly truly believes he is some holier than thou person. Someone needs to wake him up and show him reality. What is really funny is that he spins his own confrontation to be less than what it was…what a complete jerk.

Chris Myers   January 5th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Typical of CNN to play up the negatives from the competition that has taken over their once prized role.

Whatever happened to the proud journalism that CNN once stood for?

Mike Butler   January 5th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly needs to get a reality check. He's becoming the Brittany of the news biz….a little out of control.

Jennifer Wilson, Salt Lake City, Utah   January 5th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

O'Reilly is such a sychophant.

df   January 5th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Bill -O acting like the loser he is…..what a peice of slime.

noans   January 5th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

I think Bill O'Reilly is experiencing some kind of mental disorder, especially with regard to paranoia. However, now that he has gotten physical by shoving an Obama staffer, he should be taken off the air and made to see a psychiatrist before returning to his show. He may be freaking out because his show ratings are in the toilet but that's no excuse for becoming physical. He's got an obvious problem and should see a psychiatrist. He's crazy to shove a Presidential candidate's staffer. He's lucky the Secret Service didn't shot him! Get some help Bill, NOW.

Kevin Reedsburg, WI   January 5th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Another arrogant neo-con. I think we know who really is low class.

Joel Duncan   January 5th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

This O'Reilly… I think he's a bully. And like most bullies, he's likely a coward beneath the bluster. He's gotta get real or he'll never be taken seriously.

Danny, CA   January 5th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

As expected CNN is making a mountain of the molehill. I do not believe O'Reilley can disturb Obama Campaign. In fact it helps Obama. GOOOOOObama.

Terry, El Paso, TX   January 5th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

O'Reilly is the Rosie O'Donnell of news: a mouthy blowhard who makes up "facts" on the spot and who, amazingly, has a following among the lower IQ set. He also has a temper problem, having blown a gasket in public more than once – a sign of an immature personality. I wish I had no scruples and no knowledge; I could get rich as a Fox newscaster.

charles risner   January 5th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Tell me why this person, I will not call him a man, was not arrested? Because he is part of the big Media, that's why. This big-mouthed lout does'nt have any ideal what is good for the working man. But then neither does that idiot that he was trying to see. Go hillary.

John   January 5th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

O.K, here is the moderated version:

O'Reilley is an egocentric moron!

C. DePersis   January 5th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Gee, who should we believe; Bill O'Reilly or the eye-witnesses. No brainer. The eyes have it! He's only sorry he got caught being the pushy man he is.

Ian Muir   January 5th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I love how O'Reilly thinks he can just go whever he pleases. This would have been better if the secret service dropped him.

Jeff, Huntington Beach, CA   January 5th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly is big mouth fool. No other comment necessary.

Joe in Vermont   January 5th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Funny day isn't it. Obama gets 4,000 to a Nashua high school, Hillary's late at UNH and only 20 students are on hand, one firefighter's hurt after a fire at a motel housing Clinton volunteers. As bad things seem to happen in threes, perhaps Bill ought to get her a flak jacket and helmet before tonight's debate. Oh, and a group of AFSCME leaders sends a scorcher of a letter to the their president condemning the sponsoring negative ads about Obama. Did I miss a full moon or something?

Seriously, is there such a thing as bad karma?

Spencer   January 5th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly is a loud mouthed THUG. O'Reilly should go to jail for physical assault and that staffer should sue the pants off him!

RoMo   January 5th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

OReilly is a dork.

boy cotten   January 5th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

o'reilly is a goon, an illiterate moron, and a boob. boycott him and the rest of the fascists at fux news

Michael Sheridan, Grand Rapids, MI   January 5th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

"We're sorry we had to have that little confrontation," O'Reilly added, "but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen."

The gravitational attraction of Bill O'Reilly's massive ego has collapsed it into a singularity from which intelligence no longer can escape.

georgina, canada   January 5th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

moron…..

Maggie   January 5th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

BO has worked such a hard, long time trying to prove what a jerk he really is, and I do believe he's succeeding!

It must be terrible to look in the mirror and realize you're old and that all the fresh young, reporters are passing you by.

Don't you worry, Bill, it will be alright.

Mags

Jerry   January 5th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

"It is not going to happen."

What a arrogant, fatuous waste of wind O'Reilly is.

Jim in Orlando, FL   January 5th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Conservative but no fan of O'Reilly. Kudos to Obama and his staff for handling it well.

Rebecca   January 5th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

What a little punk! Is this guy losing it, or what?

GS   January 5th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

O'Reilly is a thug – what's the big surprise. And he likes the sound of his own voice. Unfortunately for him, all his make up and the Victoria's Secret panties underneath can't hide the fact that he is a TURD RETARD.

angie   January 5th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

this does not suprise me at all. FOX is reeling because of the fall out of banninng Ron Paul from the debates. They are getting emotional I suspect.

RonPaul 08

http://www.nhgop.org/ THIS SAYS IT ALL

Fox is falling

David   January 5th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

O'Reilly really is about the most obnoxious person on the planet.

John, va   January 5th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

And who is low class?

RTH, Bellingham, WA   January 5th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

… Later, Bill and Obama went to Harlem and had fried chicken and grits. Bill was amazed – AMAZED – to see Obama eat with utensils. On the O'Reilly Factor the next day he gushed, "I was amazed – it was like he was white, or something."

Sorry, that's probably uncalled for, but Bill lost what little respect I had for him (which wasn't much) when he was thrilled to see blacks acting like normal people. Add in his conceit (really, Bill? No one blocks a Factor shot? not even the Secret Service?), and I'm amazed anyone still watches the guy. Unless, I guess, you think it's okay for someone to push people out of the way for what they want.

chris   January 5th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Oh, how I wish, really, that BillO would dare do that to me. But I'll simply watch them charge him with assault. He's a goon. He's a thug. And worse than all, he's a chump coward who thinks so mighty of himself. Touch my arm and he'll be a broken chump coward.

Bob, Sanford, NC   January 5th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

O'Reilly Stinks just like the rest of his Fox ding bats. Watch his show and you will see he has NEVER been able to talk without using his hands to speak for him. Oh , he must also have a pen in his hand like a child has there blanket. He and Shawn will interrupt there guest and it is no wonder anyone would want to be on the sunken spin factor. I just hope they learn to say Mrs. President and do not have trouble getting used to saying it. He will learn one day not everyone believes in his tacky talk.

Fatta   January 5th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Mr O'Reilly's ego is as big as all the dumpsters of New Hampshire put together. No wonder why he sees all the people "low class". Can any one get lower than O'Reilly?

Mike Augisfat   January 5th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly is a everything wrong with 24-7 News channells. Too manyhours to fill and what else gets ratings? Bullys like Bill O'Reilly. When will this guy finally get his due justice and have a old fashion well deserved butt-whipping. It sickens me to see his face let alone his never ending schilling of his junk/chotzkies.

Drema   January 5th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

O'Reilly excuses his obnoxious ways as a "news gathering" event……he's stupid and he knows it!

LG "Zeek" Duff   January 5th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Typical bullying behavior. Why does anyone even acknowledge this guy's very existence? He's been shown repeatedly to be a bully, a liar, and a sex deviate. CNN shouldn't give him one iota of coverage until he lands himself in jail. It's coming.

Sean   January 5th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

O'Reilly is a jerk … we already knew that.

Marilyn Smith   January 5th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Tell me that someone is going to reprimand Bill O'Reilly for his behavior and his comment.

"Noone on this earth is going to block a shot on the O'Reilly Factor.". Give me a break. With that mentality he's better off with a job chasing Britney Spears' ambulance with the rest of the TMZ scum. He's got the same attitude with behavior like that.

JS   January 5th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

This is typical of a pompous jerk like BillO! Somehow he equates himself as a class above any staffer and when the staffer does his job, he opens his big mouth to call him "low-class" and force his way through. At least if the staffer is low-class, that still ranks far ahead of the "NO-class" exhibited by BillO!

Judith   January 5th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Typical O'Reilly. Enough said.

Norman, Orlando FL.   January 5th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

O'Reilly says Obama is great? ……

Well, Snow flurries did fall in Central, FL. Close enough.

Doug H   January 5th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Am I surprised? Not at all.

Tom   January 5th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Shouldn't this dolt be at the Huckabee camp? Instead, O'reilly is picking fights with Obama. Ironically, O'reilly called the staffer low class; however, it was O'reilly that resorted to using physical contact. What a jerk. If O'reilly wants to taunt someone, he should go taunt tigers at the San Fran. Zoo . . . I hear it has reopened!

Al   January 5th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Hi, here's a link to an interview with O'Reilly about it.
http://www.foxnews.com/video/index.html#

Anonymous   January 5th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Pushing a staffer around? Considering that Obama has already frozen out Fox Propaganda's partisan crew, he might consider filing assault charges. Getting a camera shot from an unauthorized location is not a legal defense for pushing authorized staffers around. It sounds like no one was hurt, but that doesn't excuse O'Reilly's reckless behavior.

J. Dean, Juno Beach, FLORIDA   January 5th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

THIS MAN, NAMED BILL O'REILLY, IS INDEED A VENOMOUS PERSON. EXCEPT FOX NEWS OF COURSE. I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY PERSON WHO LIKES THIS SELF APPOINTED MEDIA MR. NOBODY. HE CALLS HIMSELF ONE OF THE TOP FIVE TALK SHOW MEDIA ICON……. IN HIS DREAMS, MAY BE.
HE IS A PATHOLOGICAL LIER AND HAS AN EGOISTIC DESTRUCTIVE PERSONALITY.
I BELIEVE HE SHOULD BE BARRED FROM ALL PUBLIC GATHERINGS NO MATTER WHAT. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME HE IS CAUSING TROUBLE. EVEN HE ACTS NASTY ON FOX TV NEWS DURING HIS TALK SHOWS.
WITH HIS SUPERFICIAL KNOWLEDGE NOBODY SHOULD GIVE THIS MAN ANY ATTENTION. LET FOX NEWS WORRY ABOUT HIM.
GO MARVIN GO. YOU HAVE ALL OUR SUPPORT.

PulSamsara   January 5th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Who's O'Rielly ? Never heard of 'em.

The nations greatest state motto is "Live Free of Die !"

These are not crazy people's words… they are about Passion for Freedom.

-LIVE FREE or DIE ! -

Maybe I'm wrong… but I don't believe that the folks who first struck those words had in mind promoting a person based on who they're related too. I believe that they had quite the opposite in mind.

America is a Democracy – Not a Monarchy.

Barack Obama for President of the UNITED States of America.

Mike Rodgers   January 5th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

When is that arrogant Bill O'Reilly going to realize that the world does not exist to please him?

Eric Loewenthal   January 5th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

O'Reilly is the most ignorant and self centered man on television. He's the low class fool.

Corey, Manchester, NH   January 5th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Just another example of what a loser that guy is. The press shouldn't even give him any coverage. He is a pock mark to journalism.

Edward   January 5th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Bill is an arrogant man. He believes he rules the World and can do whatever he pleases throughtputting people down and treating them as inferior. I just don't get why people keep watching his show.

linda, OKC OK   January 5th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

cnn's trying really hard to get anything negative out on OBAMA. last night, Hillary got booed, not once, but twice at the NH Democratic 100 Dinner (it's everywhere….google it) and not surprisingly, the clinton news network isn't even reporting on that. tsk, tsk.

OBAMA 2008!!!!!

cheryl   January 5th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Right O-Reilly.

You are boss of the world.

Richard   January 5th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

I would be surprised if Bill O'Reilly knew the definition of class. He usually talks and acts like the school yard bully.

Bernard   January 5th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Obama shows once again why he has the class and character to be President, even letting low lifes like O'Reilly have the opportunity to occupy the same air as he, let alone giving him the time of day, I just hope Obama didn't touch his hands, or he'll be scrubbing for days.

Peter Brodie   January 5th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

What arrogance from O'Reilly and FOX – the safety of the candidate and his staff is of paramount importance. Manners should never leave the forefront of journalism and sadly, some journalists feel an obligatory sense of entitlement because of their position.

politicalblogger   January 5th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Just another example of what a dirtbag Bill O'Reilly really is. "but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen." Way to be a self-aggrandizing thug.

David   January 5th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

classic 'reilly.

Anonymous   January 5th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Someone sounds a bit full of themself…

Patty D.   January 5th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

I think Billo's finally going off the deep end. It is almost as if he can sense the Republican party fade into oblivion. But Billo and his ilk have only themselves to blame. By maligning and smearing anybody who didn't subscribe to their views they have instead created a vacuum to which they are the only participants. Therefore, making them irrelevant.

rla   January 5th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

O'Reily is the lowest of class, but he thinks he knows it all. Wish they would have taser him.

scott h   January 5th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

O'Reilly is a jerk and i have no doubt he started this and should have charges brought up against him but as usual the police didn't do their jobs cause they got paid off to look the other way

Barrister4Hillary   January 5th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

They'd need dental records to identify Bill O'Reilly if he ever put his hands on me to push me out of the way.

Justin   January 5th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Bill should go back to Boston and get his old job back as a sports caster

TOM   January 5th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I SEE THERE ARE NO COMMENTS. WHAT CAN ANYONE SAY ABOUT OREILLY? THE GUY IS A JOKE. WHEN HE PULLS THESE ANTICS I WISH THE MEDIA WOULD SIMPLY IGNORE HIM. BY PUBLISHING HIM YOU ONLY ENCOURAGE THIS GUY.

Michael   January 5th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

"We're sorry we had to have that little confrontation," O'Reilly added, "but no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen."

So once again Bill has chosen to have a physical confrontation with someone else. And he thinks the other people are "low class." Wow.

As sad as that is, I am more afraid of his viewers that see him as a voice of reason and intellect. What well reasoned adult "has to have" a confrontation? Talk about someone that clearly is a member of the entitlement society since he feels entitled to push people around so his show can have its photograph.

OJA   January 5th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

O'Reilly: "…no one on this earth is going to block a shot on The O'Reilly Factor. It is not going to happen."

Someone needs to put that dude down and out for good.

pheephee   January 5th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

What more could one expect from BILL-O?

aj huntington ny   January 5th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

this story has as much to do with politics as John Huckabee's fender bender, yet people who dislike bill oreilly because he doesn't hold the same beliefs as they , will find this to be an "important" story and ample opportunity to just bash bill oreilly. and again, cnn's political editors find this to be a pressing issue for america , so much so that it will dominate the "news" for a few days until hillary 's daughter snipes at a townhall attendee or until john edwards gets another trim.

Buster, San Diego, CA   January 5th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

O'Reilly is a hate mongering right wing hack. His statement on his show later shows that he would get his way no matter what. People who watch him are the ones giving him that power. Neither he nor his buddy Rush deserve the attention they get. They are nothing but partisan, venom spewing jerks who have no place in a civilized society.

Matt   January 5th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

What a sad excuse for a journalist.

Raoul Arnold   January 5th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

O'Reilly has been and obviously still is one arrogant ….

W. T. Moses, Boca Raton, Florida   January 5th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Kudos to Bill O'Reilly. Great job as always.

J Williamson Buffalo, NY   January 5th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Where was O'Reilly's special "Fox security" that he often-times mentions (on air ) usually when he's trying to puff himself up or intimidate someone who diaagrees with him. He's been frothing at the mouth over Hillary for years and now he's chasing Barack to come in for an "interview?" He couldn't phone Obama headquarters? I'll bet Ann Coulter would come on if Barack declines, Bill.

Peter in Georgia   January 5th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

And I bet Cheney caught the whole thing and just thanked god for such wonderful people on the Fox network. Is there another word besides ignorant?

Sandi   January 5th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

So who does Bill O'Reilly think is in his 'class'? What a piece of garbage he is. It is a good think he thinks so highly of himself and has fooled some people, because on himself and his fools think about him at all. He is so low on the chain of humanity, it would take the world's lowest lifeform to reach DOWN to him.

denny   January 5th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

it is impossible to stop Fox News and Bill O'Reilly. They are too good. Determined to bring the news to the viewers. However I doubt that Bill O'Reilly said Obama was great and loved him.. That was no doubt a miss-quote.

NAOL   January 5th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly is a schmuck. FOX needs to understand that, and pull that idiot off the airwaves.

Ed,Ellenville,New York   January 5th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

What a loser! Resorting to violence and insults to get a camera shot is just perfect for right-wingers.

Tom Edwards Spring Hill Fl   January 5th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

O'reilly should have been arrested like any other citizen would have without a big (even if hideous) reputation.

Jack   January 5th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

There's two sides to every story. Why didn't you mention that this man might have intentionally blocked their shot several times?

Tim   January 5th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

O'Reilly is completely out of control. Whether it's interviewing someone with opposing views, or trying to get a staffer to go to bed with him, he feels he has this "entitlement" because he's famous. As far as I'm concerned, he's just another right wing POS talking head that needs to be smacked down.

Jason   January 5th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Ah, in some cases these types of actions result in the aggressor getting shot or at least charged with a felony. Isn't this assault brother?

Matt   January 5th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

"No one's going to block a shot on the O'Reilly Factor! It's not going to happen!" Well, it did happen, you arrogant slime. Here's hoping it happens a lot more.

Ashish   January 5th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Through this incident it is clear who really is "low class". If O Reilly doesnt get his way, he starts to call people names, its true here and its true everyday on his show, where people who dont agree with him are usually called names like "coolaid drinkers".

Jim Brock   January 5th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

His actions help to confirm what he has become, and that is a self-grandizing, pathetic, jerk. This will be fodder for Keith Oldermann.

Casey   January 5th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

O'Reilly is the one that is a low class bum. I can not wait to have Obama as president, he is my J.F.K. His vision is real!!!

Chuck   January 5th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Was bill acitng out of roid rage?

Matt   January 5th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly is a puke, case closed.

mike t   January 5th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Bill O'reilly's a wanker. If you don't know what a wanker is Bill look in the mirror. I you don't agree with Billy boy you are either way out left wing or way out right wing. Wrong it means yo have a brain anfd don't need a wanker like Bill to fill in the blanks.

Tom MacGregor   January 5th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

O'Reilly is a pompous ass. Not much else to say about him.

John, Dallas, TX   January 5th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Too bad the Secret Service didn't taser that jerk, then put him under arrest for assault. What an ass.

XY   January 5th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

O'Reilly is a some one who can not tolerate any thing.

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