Calvin Trillin

Verse Columnist

Calvin Trillin is The Nation’s “deadline poet.”

Trump Bump Trump Bump

His real estate is in a slump And wifey's proving hard to dump And everyone he called a chump Would like to see him on his rump.

Oct 28, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Family Dynamics Analysis of Elizabeth Dole’s Withdrawal A Family Dynamics Analysis of Elizabeth Dole’s Withdrawal

Though Bob has said he's giddy over Liddy, He didn't do a lot to help her, did he.

Oct 28, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Thoughts About Kenneth Starr as He Leaves Office

Thoughts About Kenneth Starr as He Leaves Office Thoughts About Kenneth Starr as He Leaves Office

Some ask, “Is there a more self-righteous man?” Or “Was he really out for Clinton’s blood?” Some citizens are left with only this: “Amazing how…

Oct 21, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin

More Nixon Tapes Released More Nixon Tapes Released

Among his more peculiar views, He thought all Communists were Jews. Historians must ponder how He managed to account for Mao.

Oct 14, 1999 / Books & the Arts / Calvin Trillin

On Gary Bauer’s Announcement That He Is Not Having an Affair With a Young Staff Member On Gary Bauer’s Announcement That He Is Not Having an Affair With a Young Staff Member

Could we have thought that Gary Bauer Would trifle with, perhaps deflower, A youngish person not at all his bride? Could we believe this stern avower

Oct 7, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Adieu, Dan Quayle Adieu, Dan Quayle

Farewell, once more, J. Danforth Quayle. Although we know it's sad to fail, Remember, you were once obscure-- Considered lightweight, immature.

Sep 30, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Demographic Analysis of the Reform Party A Demographic Analysis of the Reform Party

This party's what diversity is all about: There's no variety of wacko that's left out.

Sep 23, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin

George W. Bush’s Education Plan George W. Bush’s Education Plan

A public school whose students don't test well Would lose some funds unless its score improves. If cutting funds won't help the kids advance,

Sep 16, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin

On the Possibility That Pat Buchanan Will Run as a Third-Party Candidate On the Possibility That Pat Buchanan Will Run as a Third-Party Candidate

Buchanan hints he's leaving. The GOP says, "Stay!" They fear that he'd be draining The wacko vote away.

Sep 9, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Rest of Them Are Clean The Rest of Them Are Clean

Elizabeth Dole won't break the law. McCain has scored no coke. The thought of Hatch with smack or crack Is palpably baroque.

Sep 2, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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