On Friday’s “McLaughlin Group,” columnist Pat Buchanan argued that Fox News Channel anchor Megyn Kelly “did a good job in this debate” but that “All these moderators are too involved.” He added that he thinks Republican candidate Donald Trup skipping the debate “really worked.” Buchanan said, “Well, I think she did a good job in this debate. I think Kelly did, and she was under the gun here.” He continued, “But I do believe this. All these moderators are too involved. They’re acting like candidates, adversary candidates, and they ought to let the guys on the stage take on the guys the stage, and drop back in their role, ask tough questions.” Buchanan further characterized the video montages of candidates’ past statements as “attack ads.” After Chicago Tribune Editorial Board member Clarence Page countered, “They’re supposed to be answering questions and be held accountable.” Buchanan responded, “Bring them on ‘Meet the Press’ and go after them. Bring them on Megyn Kelly, go after them. But if it’s a candidates’ debate, let the candidates debate.” The Daily Beast’s Eleanor Clift then argued that there were too many “canned speeches” in the debate. Buchanan said, “They were canned speeches. But that’s — your and