[SideoutFred]

He called himself a Blue Dog? Interesting, because on his website and everywhere else he clearly lists himself as a Republican and a conservative. Is there such thing as a Blue Dog Republican? :)

[Lauren BaRecall]

Yes, and this is recent. When he had the show with Paul Alexander (of Village Voice, and McLame biography fame), Paul was the Dem/lib, and John was allegedly the Republican/conservative. But even in those days, John was sounding very RINO. Once, I heard him describe himself as a “Northeastern/New England Republican,” which is basically a RINO, as we well know.

Even so, his calling Rush a race-baiter (of all things!) makes me want to ask, “In what alternate universe has *he* been floating?”

BTW, I first heard him during the blue dress period, in late night guest appearances with Steve Malzberg, when the latter had an overnight show on WABC. At that time, Batchelor did historical stuff regarding impeachment, and the like. He was RIVETING! Unfortunately, he sure turned out to be a huge disappointment.