Bill O'Reilly in confrontation at Obama event

This article is not entirely true. Secret service officials did not separate Bill O'Reilly and the Obama aid. Only after stepping infront of Bill's camera TWICE, did Bill push him out of the way.

Seems to me the aid deserved it. He was being a dirty SOB.

I was there, and I'm on my iPhone right now. Please keep your facts straight, Boston Globe.

Thank you

Political "Intelligence".....another biased bunch of crap.

Comment, #1, Jeremy. Read what you wrote. "Only after stepping infront (sic) of Bill's camera TWICE, did Bill push him out of the way." How is this supposed to improve my impression of Bill O'Reilly's behavior? I must say, there is plenty of room for such improvement, but this event, even as you want to report it, does nothing but reinforce my low opinion of someone whose time has very much passed. It will be a good thing for America when pushy, disreputable people like talk-show-host B.O. are not quite so loud, and dignified, intelligent people, like Senator B.O., can properly be heard.

Why is it that out of all of the press following the campaigns O'Reilly gets into a scuffle? I guess this must be another conspiracy to "get" him.

Obama cant answer questions because his entire platform is based on nothing more then the word "Change". Candidates run on change when they dont know anything, and have no other hope of being elected. One man does not have the power to change anything in Washington, but young voters do not know this stratagey. It would be nice if we could elect someone who can do more then sound like MLK, and appear to promote something that in fact he could never hope to accomplish. Is this American Idol or a presidential election? If you really believe the hogwash Obama is spreading and cast that vote for so-called change, be prepared for the shock of your life.

It is obvious from comment #1 that you are not a "professional", how can you justify such irresponisble behaviour? Especially in an environment where the underlying feeling is one of intelligence and leadership. People like you cause America not to move forward and continue to reign as the #1 country.... Oh, civility works sometimes..Just so you know

I am a heatlhy and happy conservative who watches Fox daily and O'reill often. I have gradually watched him less as I have become annoyed by his bully pulpit and nature, even when he is right. It will be interesting to see "his" video monday night. Will it exonerate him or provide further proof that he is in fact, a bully. Rich

Obama's aide is a smart, experienced guy and knows who O'Reilly is. If he stepped in front of the camera twice, it was a conscious effort to provoke a confrontation with a media outlet that the Democrats view as "conservative", ie. not PC, and not sympathetic to Obama.

That just reinforces my impression that Obama, if elected, won't be the President of the entire United States - just of those who agree with his point of view.

Obama's aide is a smart, experienced guy and knows who O'Reilly is. If he stepped in front of the camera twice, it was a conscious effort to provoke a confrontation with a media outlet that the Democrats view as "conservative", ie. not PC, and not sympathetic to Obama.

That just reinforces my impression that Obama, if elected, won't be the President of the entire United States - just of those who agree with his point of view.

Obama's aide is a smart, experienced guy and knows who O'Reilly is. If he stepped in front of the camera twice, it was a conscious effort to provoke a confrontation with a media outlet that the Democrats view as "conservative", ie. not PC, and not sympathetic to Obama.

That just reinforces my impression that Obama, if elected, won't be the President of the entire United States - just of those who agree with his point of view.

Bill O'Reily is a demagogue. He uses imtimidation tactics to get his way. I think he is mentally ill with delusions of grandeur. A guy who used to run Germany used similar tactics with his thugs to take over a whole country. Shout 'em down, push 'em outa the way, run over them.

I like Obama.

Breaking News: Former Vice Governor of Massachusetts K Healey will campaign
with Senator John McCain Tomorrow in both Nashua and Manchester, NH.

In you face, Meat Romney!!

Jeremy, Thanks for setting the record straight!

Jeremy, Thanks for setting the record straight!

Obama is dreamy. My friend said if Obama wins, the government will make my car payment. It's a Sunfire. Also, if Obama wins, my friend said my Sunfire will turn into a hybrid that won't kill the polar bears and stuff. I love polar bears.

Mr. O,
Get over it, not everybody is in awe of you! Your bullyish acts only works on the "O'Reilly , B.S Show"

Bill O'Reilly will always be Bill O'Reilly The Prime Time Bully but that is how he makes his money. He is still blinded by his FEARS & Lack of Hope for Change.I think It IS Time for Bill O'Reilly to change his Format ...Then again he would not have a JOB.O>)

I got O'Reilly to sign an Obama '08 poster.

LOL So into politix. That made me laugh... especially after, yet again, a democrat makes a reference to Hitler during a discussion. Sheesh.

Hey Jeremy, thanks for letting us all know that you have an iPhone. It makes you point so much more powerful.

Hey Phil N., redundant much?

O'Reilly is one of the persons who should be up on war crimes charges for pushing the war that the architects Cheney, Wolfowitz, et al created and right wing jerks who worked for Fox or were receiving kickbacks promoted to the fawning radio/tv dittoheads. He's an egomaniac idiot who does not care one whit about the US. O'Reilly pushing people at Obama's appearance is his cheap and sad way of getting some publicity for his show. All those who pushed for a war we did not need to fight have blood on their hands.

Bill who?

Bill,
The good news is that unlike when you assaulted your aide, at least you kept your pants on when you assaulted O'Bama's aide

Bill,
The good news is that unlike when you assaulted your aide, at least you kept your pants on when you assaulted O'Bama's aide

Just heard O'Reilly ,The Stunt Man, brag on Fox how he called the 6"8 Obama Staffer a SOB and "gentley" moved him out of the way. O'Rielly's latest battle cry is "nobody blocks a factor shot". Next time my 4"9 mother will be there and kick O'Reilly's Ass.

Bill-O only reinforces what I already thought about him - rude A-hole at all times. Trying to intimidate people into agreeing with him again. He was wrong on the WMD in Iraq, and he's on the wrong side again, what's new.

I am sure O'Reilly will have a mugs, chair covers, calendars, and pillows with the picture of the confrontation on it for sale on his website. For an additional $39.95 he will sign it for you as well.

O'reilly was way out of line and should be reprimanded in some way.
At the minimum he should apologize.

It's not o.k. for the press to do this. They understand it,
except for O'reilly. Well O'reilly just lost a listener.
I'm considering notifying Fox and his advertisers.

#5 - interesting perspective....you apparently believe that Obama has nothing to offer other than "change", although it is apparent that you haven't taken the time to go to his website and read his very direct and complex initiatives. It may be true that "one man does not have the power to change anything in Washington", but we certainly need a President who will inspire millions to work together to make real changes. Or are you so cynical that the only person you would have as President is one with no vision for the future?

Bill was right. The Obama security guy should not have been blocking O'Reilly's camera crew from doing their work. How many times should you have to ask a 6'8" guy nicely before he should be expected to move? The funny thing is that being 6'8" the guy probably never expected anyone to actually make him move. I'm glad the 6'4" Bill did it!

Did anyone see the picture (which was also in TIME magazine) of Obama refusing to put his hand on his heart during the pledge. During the pledge you're SUPPOSED to put your hand over your heart. (See THIS-- http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/36/301.html). He also refused to wear an American Flag lapel pin.

Maybe a lot of you are saying "Hey, big deal, I don't do that either." That's all well and fine... But he is RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT. It's what America stands for! It really saddens me that people, mostly my age, are routing for him. Are you all idiots? He clearly has another secret plan for us.

As another blogger said, "He is an Al Qaeda sympathizer with grand plans to take down this country. Do not be fooled." You get elected and you're in for ONE term. Then you run for president at a time when the US is vulnerable. So many people are disgusted with Bush that they don't even open their eyes to see WTF they're about to put in there. He has his agenda and is moving ahead as planned.

If Hillary loses, I'd vote republican. Even if it were for Guiliani the idiot. I'd even go as far as voting for that wacko Ron Paul.

Umm... #33... rehab isn't just for celebrities, perhaps you should check yourself back in. Good luck.

Umm... #33... rehab isn't just for celebrities, perhaps you should check yourself back in. Good luck.

To #9:

O'Reily was not on the line along where the other media reporters were. He and his Fux crew jumped over that line, when the Obama aid saw that he blocked faux's camera and told them to get back on the line where the rest of the media were. This is clasic o'reilly. Not surprised. I am glad Obama's aid put him on his place. Obama doesn't need to appear on any of faux's shows or programs after all they do is Bash democrats. Someone needs to put those people in line.

Go Obama!!

In a rally with thousands of people, it's a massive security risk to reach across the barrier and start a physical fight 10 feet from the candidate. The Secret Service was smart to step in and nip this behavior in the bud.

It's unbelievable that he's excusing his behavior. Really, it's forgivable to get a little carried away in the excitement of a rally. But it's not OK to pretend it was somehow justified because "grr, I'm Bill O'Reilly and nobody gets in my way!"

I mean, what if everyone acted that way? There'd be a stampede!

Bill the Bully strikes again. Why doesn't he go back to school and learn some manners?

The sad thing is, after trying to barge past the clearly posted barrier and physically assaulting a member of a candidate's staff, Bill-o still got his one-on-one time with Obama and the promise of a possible appearance on O'Reilly's show.

Don't reward someone for boorish behavior.

And a lot of people here are making the assumption that the aide was actively blocking the shot. This was a media event. O'Reilly and crew were just trying to short cut. He usually sends a some intern to do this kind of ambush journalism.

Probably the only reason he didn't get his way at first was because this guy was big enough to stand his ground. Bill's not used to that. He's used to poking and shoving on people smaller than him. One punch in the mouth might do some good. He's lucky Secret Service didn't mistake him for a racist nutjob.

Why is Obama so afraid of O'Reilly? Sounds like the whole thing started because he is trying dodge Bill as usual. Senator Clinton should pull a few strings for O'Reilly so he can ask some legitimate questions of. That will surely expose any weakness in Obama!

BillO: "no one on this earth is going to block a shot on "The O'Reilly Factor."

That says it all. Who does he think he is?

#33 i think it's cool that BOB doesn't wear a lapel pin. i don't think wearing groupthink jewelry proves your patriotism one iota. maybe you should pay attention to the man's words and sincerity before you judge him on how he accessorises his wardrobe.

Why would Bill O'Reilly get press credentials anyway?

Bilbo will always be the anchor of the lame, lame, lame Fox gossip show INSIDE EDITION .

Oh, wait--he still is!

How's that Peabody Award you claimed to have won, Bill?

Photographs of the incident show that Secret Service agents intervened after Mr. O’Reilly pushed Mr. Nicholson.

That says it all. Pushing someone is, in fact, assault. Billy should be charged.

Too bad the O'reilly / Fox secret police force was not there for backup. We could have had the film "Don't tase me Bro II"!

We need MORE people to stand in front of Fox's cameras. They think they deserve respect? Not by a long shot.

O'Reilly is desparately trying to be relevant and to appear mainstream, centrist, and independent .
Four years age he told viewers he and his staff were working diligently to get Kerry on his show. Kerry, to his great credit, never did appear.
Obama should just politely decline and not appear. There aren't any meaningful number of potential votes for Obama in O'Reilly's audience despite what O'Reilly would claim. Fox viewership is more Republican that any other subgroup, including Evangelical Christians, self-described conservatives, etc.

We were at the Nashua event on Saturday with our family (one member in a wheelchair.) Negotiating crowds and snowbanks was made more difficult by media personnel such as O'Reilly who were just "in-the-way."

We were at the Nashua event on Saturday with our family (one member in a wheelchair.) Negotiating crowds and snowbanks was made more difficult by media personnel such as O'Reilly who were just "in-the-way."

Who is Bill O'Reilly?

It is understandable that when Nicholson intentionally stepped in front of B.O's camera after they moved once, that B.O. would have been upset. I find many of the comments either to be understanding this point, or going off on a preconceived bias against B.O. An earlier commentor even has the audacity to draw a reference to Hitler, obviously he is not a student of history and has an even rudimentary knowledge of the "socialist" movement from which that history was born of.

Please, this is just a intentional attempt to block Fox's camera, that was called on by BO.

It is understandable that when Nicholson intentionally stepped in front of B.O's camera after they moved once, that B.O. would have been upset. I find many of the comments either to be understanding this point, or going off on a preconceived bias against B.O. An earlier commentor even has the audacity to draw a reference to Hitler, obviously he is not a student of history and has an even rudimentary knowledge of the "socialist" movement from which that history was born of.

Please, this is just a intentional attempt to block Fox's camera, that was called on by BO.

I wonder how this might have turned out at a GOP rally with a progressive reporter - somehow I doubt it would have ended so quietly. Knowing the wingnut right, half the crowd would have drawn weapons and a shooting melee ensued. Personally, if I were any of the right-wing candidates, I'd be terrified of just such an event. Of course, you can't screen for guns though, not when you're eagerly lapping up the NRA's money.

Typical stunt. Try jumping the line with a camera man at a Bush rally and see what happens? Oh wait, Bush doesn't do rallys. Only carefully scripted appearances where selected, vetted supporters are allowed in. I can here O'Reilly, "well sure, the secret service should have shot the guy, he jumped the line, wouldn't get back when told and then grabbed the security guy. He was asking for it.

Why didn't Bill just hit him with his loofah?

Why didn't Bill just hit him with his loofah?

Hey bob.bob, in case you hadn't noticed President Bush is not running in this election. He does not do rallys. And why are the democrat candidates afraid to let Fox host a debate? Are they just out to represent the people who agree (gag) with them? And to the rest of you who despise the "wingnut right" please try broadening your range of reading from the "left wing" media. It should help your outlook on life. Try checking out the issues from all sides...it just might help you and your mean spiritedness.

None, i repeat, any of democrats should EVER appear in any of Faux's programs. All they do is bash, instigate, lie and demoralize democrats. I am glad, Obama and Kerry never attended the O'reilly show.

DEMOCRATS SHOULD NEVER APPEAR IN ANY OF FAUX'S PROGRAMS. NEVER!!!!! GIVE THEM THE MIDDLE FINGER AND BOYCOT FAUX. They are not a respected news channel. it's more Inside Edition program.

Being a photographer I understand the flustration of someone standing in your way as if its their god given right to do so or they ar inperious to the world around them if after asking they still are in the way makes me no diffrence who they are either i will get my shot that is my outlook

Obama's thug-aide's behaviour smells to high heaven. If you want this country to have a strong case of B.O., vote for Barack Obama.

Before any body insults Mr. O', watch the video clip on the factor tonight.
And find out the facts. And for those of you who don't care about the facts,
your a hopeless case anyway, go back and crawl in your little hole.

I guess since O'Reilly couldn't find anything bad on Sentor Obama he decide to try and make something happen himself. Get some self respect!

I'd like to grab BillO by the neck and stick his head in a toilet until he said - "I love Keith Olbermann and Hillary Clinton."

Dear God,

Please send Bill O'reilly to Hell ASAP!

Amen!

Dear God,

Please send Bill O'reilly to Hell ASAP!

Amen!

Dear God,

Please send Bill O'reilly to Hell ASAP!

Amen!

I find it amazing that so many obvious liberals watch Bill O'Reilly and are so enthralled by someone they claim to dislike. They must watch him as they are so very aware of his program's content on a daily basis.

At every large event there is a "rope line" along which the "hoi polloi" are allowed to stand in order to meet the candidate after the event. There are also areas provided for the press, who are granted much closer access to the candidate during these events than anyone else. The television personality involved was not in one of the press areas but had moved onto the rope line. Anyone who has attended many of these events knows how frequently campaign workers have to repeatedly ask the press to move away from the rope line so the people who attended the event can have a chance to meet and greet the candidate. The claim that the television personality was preserving the rights of a free press by shoving someone ignores the fact that he and his crew chose to step on the rights of others for their "shot."

At every large event there is a "rope line" along which the "hoi polloi" are allowed to stand in order to meet the candidate after the event. There are also areas provided for the press, who are granted much closer access to the candidate during these events than anyone else. The television personality involved was not in one of the press areas but had moved onto the rope line. Anyone who has attended many of these events knows how frequently campaign workers have to repeatedly ask the press to move away from the rope line so the people who attended the event can have a chance to meet and greet the candidate. The claim that the television personality was preserving the rights of a free press by shoving someone ignores the fact that he and his crew chose to step on the rights of others for their "shot."

At every large event there is a "rope line" along which the "hoi polloi" are allowed to stand in order to meet the candidate after the event. There are also areas provided for the press, who are granted much closer access to the candidate during these events than anyone else. The television personality involved was not in one of the press areas but had moved onto the rope line. Anyone who has attended many of these events knows how frequently campaign workers have to repeatedly ask the press to move away from the rope line so the people who attended the event can have a chance to meet and greet the candidate. The claim that the television personality was preserving the rights of a free press by shoving someone ignores the fact that he and his crew chose to step on the rights of others for their "shot."

At every large event there is a "rope line" along which the "hoi polloi" are allowed to stand in order to meet the candidate after the event. There are also areas provided for the press, who are granted much closer access to the candidate during these events than anyone else. The television personality involved was not in one of the press areas but had moved onto the rope line. Anyone who has attended many of these events knows how frequently campaign workers have to repeatedly ask the press to move away from the rope line so the people who attended the event can have a chance to meet and greet the candidate. The claim that the television personality was preserving the rights of a free press by shoving someone ignores the fact that he and his crew chose to step on the rights of others for their "shot."

#33 ....yawn

#41
He thinks he's the leader of the Media Elite, the fourth arm of the US government; above the law and better than the scum that is the United States population. Why do you ask?

hey it's t ime you people wake up we are heading for a fall white against black lying ombama in the white house hate being preach to our children lying hating going back 400 year's . we was't even there the pulpit used to teach hate which is suposed to teach love and about brotherly love hey you let your children see and hear this for 20 year's you are asking for trouble don't for get he lied and said he didn' hear all the hate about america god-dam america we are trying to give black aid's we are no better then the one's that blew the twin tower's down hey I don't know about you but i dont' think our america is sadist we love our country and her people.and if obama wife is not proud of america she has heared to much preaching about hate. we have the beat america STAND UP FOR HER AMERICA....U.S.A.PUT YOUR HAND ON YOUR HEART OBAMA..AND PRAISED THE U.S.A. AND GOD

Hey #36 what video were you watching! At no point in time did the Obama aid ask O'Reily to step back. He just stepped in the way to be a big jerk. Sure O'Reily can be a pompous jerk but your love for Obama has blinded you. And to #59 the leftwing nutjob. If these democratic candidates can't stand up to FOX news how they going to run a country and stand up to far worse than FOX news. CNN and MSNBC do the exact same crap from the other side. It's because of people like you on the left and right wing nutjobs like Rush Limbaugh that nothing ever gets fixed in this country.

I simply can not believe the hatred and racism I am reading here that have I stumbled on just looking for information about a paper I am doing for my leadership class for my Doctorate in Leadership. It simply demonstrates to me that Senator Obama is correct and that racism and hatred is alive and well and is inbred deeply into the veins of the American people of every color. What are you saying , for example #75? You are so full of hatred and anger it spews out through my laptop until I feel smothered...and 76, you really listen to that crap O'Reilly rattles out? Most of the time he is pompus ass,. Oh please, do not waste your time. We have to have a President and another Clinton is not going to work any better than the first...Sex in our honorable Oval Office...think about that one...or anold man who has run so many times he was bound to get it eventually...If you are for America than honor her and please 75 & 76 watch your language as God is watching you. 75 how much of God's love have you shared today? I am voting for Barack Obama and I am proud of it and my skin color happen to be a very pale white.

I saw the interview wrapup, Bill loves Obama.