Jack Germond dead at 85.

[Graybeard]

He was a character right out of the movie, "The Front Page". Reporter and columnist he knew politics inside and out. He could spot a phony right away.
He was very comfortable at the race track and with an adult beverage in his hand.

He was a regular on the original 'McLaughlin Group' where he sparred with the host and Pat Buchanan.

Not many like him left. We will miss you Jack. RIP

[Octafish]

1. One of the best ever on television...

...or in print. Mr. Germond was a real newsman.

[WI_DEM]

2. I really liked him--a old time pro

[alcibiades_mystery]

3. Jack Ger-mundo! Jackalope-G-Mon-Mania Jack a Lantern J G Jammy Jammy Mayhem

Made famous by SNL:

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/mclaughlin-group/n9987/

Eleanor Gee I think you're swell-a-nor!

St Patrick of Buchananomics!

[TlalocW]

4. I always loved this bit

John McLaughlin: Next issue! The infinite universe: some pundits say no. If not, then what's at the end? Jack Germond!

Jack Germond: Boy, that's not my area...

John McLaughlin: Pat Buchanan!

Pat Buchanan: Uh, maybe another dimension...

John McLaughlin: Mortone!

Morton Kondracke: Well, there's no real way to determine...

John McLaughlin: WRONG!! The universe is finite; at the very edge there's a giant brick wall guarded by a mean dog. Issue number 3: Who was my favorite Beatle? Jack Germond!

etc.

TlalocW

[Art_from_Ark]

5. Jack Germond always seemed to be on the right (correct) side of the issues

The "McGoofy Group" was by far my favorite political discussion program.

[Purveyor]

6. RIP Jack. Always enjoyed your commentary on the McLaughlin Group. Peace. eom