Posts by Steven L. Taylor
About Steven L. Taylor
Steven L. Taylor is a Professor of Political Science and a 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
Explaining Trump
When one realizes that Trump is basically a brand, rather than anything else, his PR foray into politics makes more sense.
Ron Paul’s Election Problem: The Issues he Supports
No, Ron Paul is not a viable candidate for president.
Romney’s Federalism Dodge
Romney wants to make a federalism based argument for why his MA health care bill is good, while the PPACA is tyrannical. However, just saying that is not an argument.
Health Care, the GOP Field, and Tribal Politics
How much of public opinion is about tribal political identification and how much is about the actual policies themselves?
Spouses and Running for the Presidency
Can one effectively run for the presidency if one’s spouse doesn’t want to be in the spotlight?
What is the Debt Ceiling?
A lot of people appear confused at to what the debt ceiling is and why it has to be raised.
Don’t Let him Read any Jefferson Biographies
Erick Erickson questions Jon Huntsman’s loyalty to America.
Boehner Wants Big Cuts in Exchange for Debt Ceiling Increase
Boehner wants some pretty big cuts in exchange for a vote on raising the debt ceiling.
Schwarzenegger and Shriver Separate
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver have announced their separation after 25 years of marriage.
Arizona Seeking Donations to Build Border Fence
The state of Arizona is seeking donations for construction of the border fence.
Santorum: Social Policy Killed the British Empire
Santorum has an interesting theory about the decline of great powers.
More Musings on the Health Care Debate
An attempt at explaining where I am coming from on in the health care discussion.
The Problem with the Ryan Plan
The bottom line is that the problem with the Ryan Plan is the Ryan Plan.
