John McLaughlin (presenter)
John McLaughlin [ dʒɑːn məˈklɑːklɪn ] (born March 29, 1927 in Providence , Rhode Island , † August 16, 2016 in Washington, DC ) hosted and produced the McLaughlin Group , a weekly political discussion group on US television since 1982.
McLaughlin received two Masters degrees from Boston College and a Doctor of Philosophy from Columbia University . Before his career as a moderator, he was a Jesuit priest and worked as a speechwriter for Richard Nixon . In 1970 he ran for Rhode Island for a seat in the US Senate , but was defeated by John O. Pastore .
John McLaughlin was married to former US Secretary of Labor Ann McLaughlin Korologos from 1975 to 1992 .
Individual evidence
Web links
- John McLaughlin in Notable Names Database
- John McLaughlin in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | McLaughlin, John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Host and producer on US television |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 29, 1927 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Providence , Rhode Island |
| DATE OF DEATH | 16th August 2016 |
| Place of death | Washington, DC |