Ryan and Bachmann: A Response to the Responses Ryan and Bachmann: A Response to the Responses
A bore and a wacko! Together they caused Republican numbers to dwindle. And next year’s response? Some Republicans say, “So what was so bad about Jindal?”
Feb 3, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Berlusconi Scandals Berlusconi Scandals
Old satyrs revere Berlusconi. When finding himself home alone, he Just pays a good wage For girls underage, And gets them, though he’s old and bony.
Jan 27, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A Short Analysis of Sarah Palin’s Video Speech on the Tucson Shootings A Short Analysis of Sarah Palin’s Video Speech on the Tucson Shootings
What's uppermost on her mind.
Jan 20, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
House Republicans Plan Symbolic Repeal Vote on the Healthcare Law House Republicans Plan Symbolic Repeal Vote on the Healthcare Law
"We'll show the poor."
Jan 13, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Message Other Mayors Got From How Newark’s Corey Booker Came Out of the Great Storm The Message Other Mayors Got From How Newark’s Corey Booker Came Out of the Great Storm
It was the ultimate photo-op.
Jan 6, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Voice of Experience The Voice of Experience
Never leave a man behind.
Nov 23, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
An Optimist Greets the New Speaker of the House An Optimist Greets the New Speaker of the House
It could be worse.
Nov 18, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Late-Night Comics Bid Farewell to Christine O’Donnell Late-Night Comics Bid Farewell to Christine O’Donnell
But not for long.
Nov 11, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Be Not Concerned That Two Conservative Groups Spent $50 Million on This Election Be Not Concerned That Two Conservative Groups Spent $50 Million on This Election
The Supreme Court said it's okay!
Nov 4, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
What Virginia Thomas Was Saying to Anita Hill What Virginia Thomas Was Saying to Anita Hill
Standing by her man.
Oct 27, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin