Fox News Bill O'Reilly Admits His Liberalism and Democrat tilt

Wire Reports/The Spokesman-Review | 9-25-2004 | Unknown

[lilylangtree]

On Sunday's "60 Minutes" during which he is interviewed by longtime CBS newscaster Mike Wallace, Fox News Commentator Bill O'Reilly comes out with some surprising comments. He says he is pro-gun control, anti-death penalty, for civil unions and for gay adoption, (as a last resort instead of state custody). And he won't necessarily vote for President Bush in November.

I've known (Democratic presidential nominee John) Kerry for 25 years. He's a patriot. I'm listening to what he has to say," O'Reilly says.

[lilylangtree]

Always wondered about that guy. Now all we freepers know. Big disappointment.

[clamper1797]

Heir apparent for Dan Blather

[Prime Choice]

Fox News Commentator Bill O'Reilly comes out with some surprising comments. He says he is pro-gun control, anti-death penalty, for civil unions and for gay adoption... And he won't necessarily vote for President Bush in November.

None of this surprises me, having heard about O'Reilly's hickeyfest on Michael Moore's voluminous butt.

Considering that I got two copies of O'Reilly's book a few years back, I won't have to worry about kindling for the fireplace this year.

[wrathof59]

He's auditioning for Dan Rather's job.(he only looks out for himself, Fox was just a stepping stone to the MSM).

[Keith in Iowa]

>>>Always wondered about that guy. Now all we freepers know. Big disappointment.

I didn't need 60Minutes to tell me this - Mr. Bill has openly said all this on his show. It should be no surprise to anyone who watches him regularly at all.

[oceanview]

let him go, please, let him go to CBS.

[DAC22]

My friends, if true, this is a O'Reilly resume, No if ands or buts to take the dear departing Dan's job. O 'Reilly lowered himself to the point of total loathing in his pathetic attempt to move on up.

[TADSLOS]

Shouldn't be a big surprise, seeing how he continually emphasizes his big concern for looking out "for the folks". It has a certain lingering liberal smell to it.

[Patriot814]

In some ways this doesn't totally mean he has a liberal tilt, it could mean he wants to replace Dan Rathers or any opening and is trying to suck up. Which is stupid because if you've read "Weapons of Mass Distortion" it predicts fox news to be on top in everything by 2006.

[evad]

Bill O'Reilly comes out with some surprising comments. He says he is pro-gun control, anti-death penalty, for civil unions and for gay adoption, (as a last resort instead of state custody). And he won't necessarily vote for President Bush in November

SURPRISING???

To whom??

[Arkie2]

He shouldn't be a disappointment if you've watched him. I think he's angling for "respectability" among the media elite. He wants to be considered one of the big boys and that means adopting the liberal mindset. i gave up on him some time ago.

[ArmyBratCutie]

I think he thinks saying this kind of crap makes him "sassy".. hes as much a wussy as Kerry....he kissed Michael Moore and Alec Baldwins BUTT when they were on his show....he almost drooled on Alec Baldwin he was so impressed......
Laura Ingraham is right about him .. and Ann Coulter nailed his behind not long ago....
he can kiss my behinie too

[ECM]

No doubt: this becomes apparent within a week of viewing his show.

[Sonny M]

Always wondered about that guy. Now all we freepers know. Big disappointment.

I've said from the very begining, Bill is a populist, on alot of issues.

It just happens he personally doesn't like alot of liberals, not necessarily for ideological reasons, just personal ones.

People seem to confuse personal for political far to often. I've known liberals who hate other liberals because they are obnoxious, nasty, with wild paranoia streaks. Think Gephardt and Dean supporters. They were practically attacking each other in Iowa.

[sarasotarepublican]

He never fooled me for a moment. When he refused the SBV, I was furious. I haven't watched him since. Another liberal on Fox. It won't be long before Fox joins the ranks of CNN. I wonder what the ratio of conservatives to liberals is on Fox?

[Happy2BMe]

O'Reilly comes out of the (liberal) closet - ping.

[lilylangtree]

I didn't watch him on a regular basis but tuned in whenever I could. There were times he had me convinced that he was a conservative and then there were times I wondered. Now I know. I agree with the others. Let CBS have him replace Blather. No loss to Fox.

[mmyers]

Mail them back to him

[Happy2BMe]

This is *not* news folks.

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QUOTE:

"According to the Kerry for President campaign, News Corp. President and chief operating officer Peter Chernin has endorsed the Democratic presidential candidate. News Corp. owns Fox News Channel."

"That would put Chernin in the ranks of some other Kerry-supporting media executives, including Barry Diller, Kirk Kerkorian (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.) and Harvey and Robert Weinstein, who backed the release of Michael Moore's controversial anti-Bush documentary, Fahrenheit 9/11.

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"News Corp. owns Fox News Channel." . . and Bill O'Reilly, and Hannity and Colmes. Is it any wonder direct posting from FoxNews is on the "No-No" list?

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That 'splains this . .

The Questions Bill O' Reilly Failed To Ask Michael Moore

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CNN - The Name You CANNOT Trust

[Torie]

O'Reilly is just spinning. That guy is so full of himself. Basically he wants ratings, which means being seemingly conservative, while having respectability in certain zip codes as being objective, because folks of a lower middle class Irish heritage tend to crave respectability among their peers (well the last bit is a bit of a mouthful, but I will say it anyway). I don't think the guy has any real beliefs which fit into this objective function.