Today, the National Review announced that founder William F. Buckley Jr. has chosen to give up his ownership and role as editor-at-large, effective this evening, after 49 years of service. Most oft the “new” management team is made up of current executives, with publisher Edward Capano taking on the CEO role, Rich Lowry continuing as editor, and company president Thomas Rhodes heading the board of directors.
The New York Times‘ David Kirkpatrick also reports that Buckley’s son, Christopher, will take on a role at the journal along with Austin Bramwell, a Review writer. Kirkpatrick’s article goes on to describe Buckley’s attitude towards political journalism and the impact he had on the industry in almost a half-century at the publication. Buckley’s column will continue to run in the publication, though there is no word on the frequency of items he will write.
