Bill Kristol is a Republican pundit, commentator and editor of The Weekly Standard and former New York Times columnist. In addition, Kristol also served as a foreign policy adviser to John McCain during McCain's 2008 presidential campaign. Kristol was the Chief of Staff for both Vice President Dan Quayle and Secretary of Education William Bennett.
On January 25, 2009, Kristol's final op-ed column appeared in The New York Times. At the end of the column was a note to readers: "This is William Kristol's last column." The Times editorial page editor says Kristol's departure as a columnist was a "mutual decision."The New York Times: Kristol Ends Times Op-Ed Column (January 26, 2009) On January 26, 2009, it was reported that Kristol would write a monthly column for The Washington Post.Politico: Hiatt on Kristol: 'very smart, plugged-in guy" (January 26, 2009)
Fast Facts:
- Name: William Kristol
- Born December 23, 1952
- Birthplace: New York City, New York
- Nickname: Quayle's Brain
- Party: Republican
- Spouse: Susan Scheinberg
- Has three children
- Editor of The Weekly Standard
- Former columnist at The New York Times
- Taught politics at University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University
- College roommate of Alan Keyes
- Guest commentator on the PBS show NewsHour
Key Dates
- December 23, 1952: Born in New York City
- 1970: Graduated from The Collegiate School
- 1973: Graduated from Harvard University
- 1988: Ran Alan Keyes' Senatorial campaign
- 1993 to 1994: Served as chairman for Project for the Republican Future
- 1997: Co-founded the Project for the New American Century
- 2005: Interviewed in Why We Fight
- 2008: Served as foreign policy adviser to John McCain
Bill Kristol Timeline
Born December 23, 1952 in New York City
1973: Earned a B. A. in Government from Harvard University
1979: Earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University
1985: Chief of Staff for Secretary of Education, William Bennett
1988: Campaign Manager for Alan Keyes' Presidential race
1989: Chief of Staff for Vice President Dan Quayle
1993: Director, Bradley Project
1993 - 1994: Chaiman, Project for the Republican Future
1994: Editor, The Weekly Standard
1994 - Present Media commentator
2007: Columnist, Time magazine
2008: Columnist, The New York Times
