Calvin Trillin

Verse Columnist

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

On the Release of John McCain’s Psychological Records On the Release of John McCain’s Psychological Records

Still reason to worry.

Dec 9, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin

One Problem of Bradley’s Candidacy Solved One Problem of Bradley’s Candidacy Solved

The last remaining superpower Might get a leader who would tower Above a smallish premier of Japan. The Third World wouldn't be euphoric

Dec 2, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Message of Those Spreading Rumors About John McCain’s ‘Temperament’ The Message of Those Spreading Rumors About John McCain’s ‘Temperament’

Imprisonment and torture are the sort Of things that might just drive a person daft. So just in case that happened to McCain,

Nov 25, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Missing in Action Missing in Action

The candidates are constantly reviewed. The questions raised by analysts include: Will Pat Buchanan matter as a mauler?

Nov 18, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Effect on His Campaign of the Release of George W. Bush’s College Transcript The Effect on His Campaign of the Release of George W. Bush’s College Transcript

Obliviously on he sails, With marks not quite as good as Quayle's.

Nov 11, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Admiration From Afar Admiration From Afar

They like the way he's not afraid to say That money lets the fat cats get their way. They like his style, the fact he doesn't pander.

Nov 4, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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

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