[Mr. K]

No word on how long he will continue to vote Democrat

[ifinnegan]

Bye bye.

(Sorry, had to do it).

[Nailbiter]

I thought he died last year

[Bullish]

The show died 25 yrs ago.

[Ken H]

He had a good run.

RIP

[nathanbedford]

In keeping with my belief that historic figures should be judged in the context of their times and not judged under currently fashionable standards of political correctness, I regard John McLachlan as an important figure in the evolution of opinion making and popularizing.

He came on the scene seven years before we would be exposed to the fresh breeze of opinion delivered by Rush Limbaugh which would revolutionize the popularization of conservative opinion. But I recall being captivated the first time I saw The McLachlan Group as a really fast-paced, review of topical issues. If there was a weakness in the show, apart from its tendency to reflect establishment opinion, was its superficiality in terms of its handling of topics. The show was always far more interested in inside baseball than it was in the rules of the game. In other words, it covered the horse race much better than it covered substance and foundational principles involved in the war of conservatism against liberalism.

Yet, in the context of the time, it was hard-hitting and gave conservatism, best expressed by the voice of Pat Buchanan, at least a chance to be heard.

[BradyLS]

I remember watching The McLaughlin Group pretty regularly in the late 80’s/early 90’s and Dana Carvey’s SNL skits of them. The show was great fun but the liberals even then were plain face-palm nuts.

[sauropod]

Rest in peace, John.

You were an icon for those that pay attention...

[Oratam]

The fact that he intentionally chose someone as unlikeable as Eleanor Clift to be the standard bearer of liberalism gives you some idea of what position he intended to discredit.

R.I.P.

[nuconvert]

Passed by his show a few weeks ago - he looked ancient.
RIP

[DrPretorius]

“As a former Jesuit priest...”

Well, that explains his left liberalism, right there.

[MNnice]

The youngest person on that show had to be at least 80.

[NutCrackerBoy]

A heck of a good guitar player, too.

[GT Vander]

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.

[Larry Lucido]

RIP

[Clutch Martin]

There was never a better show to demonstrate the liberal mindset.

I still miss Bill Buckley.