Remembering Jack Germond

Until the old-style campaign coverage was altered because of the rise of cable TV, Twitter and other social media, Mr. Germond heartily enjoyed the rigors and fun that came with the campaign trail.

"Jack was a journalist of the old-school — a poker-playing, whiskey-drinking, cigarette-smoking, evil young man," Robert D. Novak, the conservative pundit who frequently clashed with Mr. Germond on "The McLaughlin Group," said in the People interview.

Their celebrated clashes found their way to Saturday Night Livewith Chris Farley as Mr. Germond and Dana Carvey portraying Mr. McLaughlin, the show's host.The Baltimore Sun