Enter Steve Forbes Enter Steve Forbes
In '96 poor Forbes was thought
To be less zealous than he ought
To be on things like baby-killing.
So now he's showing that he's willing
Apr 1, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Enter Mrs. Dole Enter Mrs. Dole
Elizabeth Dole is all perfection.
She shoots one take, without exception.
She drives her staff so no step's spared
To get an ad-libbed speech prepared.
Mar 18, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Paving the Way Paving the Way
Since you weren't bent all out of shape
By hearing Bill accused of rape,
It's now assumed that it won't trouble you
To hear some dirt about George W.
Mar 11, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
On the Dismissal of Ken Bode On the Dismissal of Ken Bode
'Cause Washington Week in Review
Had made insufficient ado,
A jazzy new boss
Gave Bode the toss,
Not knowing a storm would ensue.
Mar 4, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
If Hillary Ran If Hillary Ran
Says super-tough guy Giuliani:
To fight this mighty Amazon, he
Is salivating. Yes, to beard her
He'd get real tough (and even weirder).
Feb 25, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Price of Vigilance The Price of Vigilance
Good Christian kids must study Tinky Winky
To try to catch him doing something kinky.
Feb 18, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Footnote to History Footnote to History
From Blumenthal and Hitchens having lunch,
A sideshow has emerged that causes spec-
Ulation touching ethics and such things:
Feb 11, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Principal Remaining Argument for an Extended Impeachment Trial The Principal Remaining Argument for an Extended Impeachment Trial
It might make sense to end it now, except
That wouldn't show the managers respect.
So even if their case now seems inert,
Feb 4, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
On Olympic Bribery On Olympic Bribery
'Twas said the honest folks of Salt Lake City
Deplored sins large and even itty-bitty.
But, trying for the Games, they thought it pretty
Jan 28, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Justice Over-Decorated Is Justice Denied Justice Over-Decorated Is Justice Denied
Chief Justice Rehnquist now presides.
He rules the chamber that decides
If Clinton should remain or go.
This role's important, that we know.
Jan 21, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin