Posts by Steven L. Taylor
About Steven L. Taylor
Steven L. Taylor is a Professor Emeritus of Political Science and former College of Arts and Sciences Dean. His main areas of expertise include parties, elections, and the institutional design of democracies. His most recent book is the co-authored A Different Democracy: American Government in a 31-Country Perspective. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas and his BA from the University of California, Irvine. He has been blogging since 2003 (originally at the now defunct Poliblog). Follow Steven on Twitter and/or BlueSky.
April Fool’s Forum
It would be nice if all the ridiculous news was, in fact, just an April Fool’s joke…
In Front of Our Noses: Abuse of Power for Partisan Aims
Trump has been basing disaster funding to states based on local partisan control.
Speaker Johnson’s Lack of Institutional Ambition
Johnson is acting more as an agent of the president than of the Congress.
The Economics President, Continued
Nothing like a war of choice to send indicators in the wrong direction.
In Front of Our Noses: A Parade of Bozos
At a time of increased terrorist threat, look who is in charge of key departments.
Another Day, Another Set of Confusing Statements from Trump on the War in Iran (Updated)
Maybe talks, but maybe not?
In Front of Our Noses: The Most Classiest President Ever!
Trump has thoughts on the passing of Robert Muller.
