Calvin Trillin

Verse Columnist

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

Democrats Bid a Fond Farewell to Mike Huckabee Democrats Bid a Fond Farewell to Mike Huckabee

Saying goodbye to the Republicans' funniest candidate.

Mar 12, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Unsettling Thought Unsettling Thought

An undisclosed plan in an undisclosed location.

Mar 5, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin

As Daffodils Come Out in Spring As Daffodils Come Out in Spring

Some things you can always count on.

Feb 27, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin

On One of the Sabbath-Gasbag Discussions, Robert Novak Says That Mike Huckabee May Have Remained in the Race to Bolster His Lecture Fee On One of the Sabbath-Gasbag Discussions, Robert Novak Says That Mike Huckabee May Have Remained in the Race to Bolster His Lecture Fee

The lure of filthy lucre on the campaign trail.

Feb 21, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Glad to See the Back of Him Glad to See the Back of Him

One candidate we will not miss.

Feb 14, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Mitt Romney, the Power-Point Moneybag, Will Stay in the Race Mitt Romney, the Power-Point Moneybag, Will Stay in the Race

A hidden weapon in our fight against recession.

Feb 7, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin

He’s Just My Bill He’s Just My Bill

Torch song for the big dog

Jan 30, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin

One Possible Explanation for Surveys Showing That Rudy Giuliani May Not Win His Own State One Possible Explanation for Surveys Showing That Rudy Giuliani May Not Win His Own State

O Captain, not my Captain.

Jan 24, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Two Primary-Season Versions of ‘Hickory Dickory Dock’ Two Primary-Season Versions of ‘Hickory Dickory Dock’

It ain't no nursery rhyme.

Jan 16, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Lame Duck President During the Presidential Primaries A Lame Duck President During the Presidential Primaries

Whatever happened to what's-his-name?

Jan 9, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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