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John McLaughlin dead at 89, hosted 'The McLaughlin Group' since 1982
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS ^ | Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 8:58 PM | http://www.nydailynews.com/authors?author=Don-Kaplan

Posted on 08/17/2016 12:21:18 AM PDT by Mr. K

John McLaughlin, the stalwart political commentator who created television’s “McLaughlin Group,” died Tuesday at his home in Virginia. He was 89.

His death came less than two days after he missed the first episode of his show in 34 years.

“As a former Jesuit priest, teacher, pundit and news host, John touched many lives,” the show’s producers wrote on Facebook.

“For 34 years, ‘The McLaughlin Group’ informed millions of Americans. Now he has said bye bye for the last time, to rejoin his beloved dog, Oliver, in heaven. He will always be remembered.”


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To: Mr. K

A heck of a good guitar player, too.


21 posted on 08/17/2016 5:28:56 AM PDT by NutCrackerBoy
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To: Mr. K
My first introduction to politics was via this show way back in the early 80’s. Disliked Clift from the first time, she was just shrill and panic stricken. Didn't miss it for a couple of years, help form much of my political opinions and positions as well as inspire me to greater study.

He will be missed.

22 posted on 08/17/2016 6:01:58 AM PDT by GT Vander (Life's priorities; God, Family, Country. Everything else is just details...)
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To: Mr. K

RIP


23 posted on 08/17/2016 6:05:21 AM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: nathanbedford

Agreed.


24 posted on 08/17/2016 6:06:21 AM PDT by Larry Lucido
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There was never a better show to demonstrate the liberal mindset.

I still miss Bill Buckley.


25 posted on 08/17/2016 7:15:19 AM PDT by Clutch Martin
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To: miss marmelstein

Clarance is as bad as Elinore. Just not as loud.


26 posted on 08/17/2016 8:14:29 AM PDT by Scrambler Bob (As always, /s is implicitly assumed. Unless explicitly labled /not s. Saves keystrokes.)
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