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
More on the “Republic, not a Democracy” Business as Linked to the Electoral College
Be clear on what one is defending.
A “Republic v. Democracy” Lexicon
Concepts, basic applications, and even a bibliography! Merry Festivus, everyone.
Some Additional Thoughts on the Faithless
The number of faithless electors was both historical and trivial.
An Entry for “Dictatorship for Dummies”
Trump will maintain some level of private security once in office.
Trump: “I’m like a smart person”; Doesn’t Need Daily Intel Briefings
Good thing the world is a static, simple place…
Texas Elector Resigns Rather than Vote for Trump
His actions illustration how well the EC process is institutionalized.
Trump’s Tweet on “Illegal Voting” Encapsulates Serious Problems
Those who voted for him thinking he would be guided or controlled by more sober individuals or that he would start acting presidential once elected: you were wrong.
Trump, Hamilton, and the Presidency
If one believes the electoral college is awesome, one cannot make an argument from the position of “the wisdom of the Founders” nor from a viewpoint based on original intent.
Counter-Point: The ‘Popular Vote’ is Relevant
The President-elect lost the popular vote. Legally, that is the way that is it. This is a disgrace for “the Greatest Democracy in the World.”
