The chair that Jack Germond sat in as one of the original panelists on The McLaughlin Group still reflects his presence, even though it’s been more than 16 years since he last appeared on the show. The chair hasn’t been replaced; it’s still the same worn blue chair that leans to one side just as the portly Germond did. And while many others have occupied the seat, it will always be Jack’s for those of us lucky enough to know him and to appear with him on television.