R Emmett Tyrrell, Jr.

R. Emmett Tyrrell founded The American Spectator in the Autumn of 1967. He has never had another job, though he came terrifyingly close in the late 1960s when the Vice President asked him to join his staff. After strenuous negotiations, the Vice President settled for Tyrrell as a consultant. After that the Vice President resigned.

R. Emmett Tyrrell founded The American Spectator in the Autumn of 1967. He has never had another job, though he came terrifyingly close in the late 1960s when the Vice President asked him to join his staff. After strenuous negotiations, the Vice President settled for Tyrrell as a consultant. After that the Vice President resigned. See less