More on Kristol

Here’s a brief update to my TNR piece on the New York Times’ appointment of Bill Kristol. So far, we’re waiting on someone who seems happy with Arthur Sulzberger’s choice to go with Kristol. It’s hard to imagine the other candidates engendering this kind of reaction.

Kristol Brawl

I have a piece out in the New Republic on the New York Times’ newest conservative columnist, Bill Kristol. The piece looks at how Kristol landed the Times gig, and the controversy surrounding his appointment. An excerpt:

“My personal opinion is it’s an appalling choice,” a former veteran Times staffer said of Kristol’s appointment. “Not because he’s been wrong about so much, but because he called for prosecuting the Times for treason. You’re entitled to your opinion, but, in all due respect, go fuck yourself.”

Read the full piece HERE