Wherefore Al Gore? Wherefore Al Gore?
They're asking now, "Wherefore Al Gore?" They're thinking now, "Should we explore A few alternatives before We find too late we've bet the store
Apr 21, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
We're bombing you back to the Stone Age, Slobo, To teach you that you must behave. When all of our bombing is finished, Slobo,
Apr 15, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
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