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
If They Would Just Build a Fence
After all, securing the border is easy and the forces driving cross-border illicit activities can be curtailed with enough force and security.
Perry Provides More Evidence for my Hypothesis
Perry proves again that he really doesn’t know why he is running (plus a few comments on his proposal).
Bachmann Needs a Comparative Politics Class (and Some History and Logic, too)
Apparently, we should be more like China. Or something.
Austerity Package Passes Italian Senate; Stage Set for New PM
Interesting and significant goings on in Italian politics.
Three Thoughts on the Failed Personhood Amendment
The failure of the personhood amendment should tell us at least three key things.
Oh, Those Darn Meritocrats! (Just ask Ross Douthat)
So, was the financial crisis a result of too much meritocracy?
Brewer Struggles to Explain Removal of Redistricting Commission’s Chair
One would like to think that if a governor seeks the impeachment of the head of an independent commission that said governor could, well, explain why. One would be mistaken, however.
The Key Question for Republicans Regarding November 2012
Is public dissatisfaction with Obama also a cry for a conservative revolution?
Cain Accuses Perry Campaign of Smears
It is not unreasonable for Cain to look at the Perry campaign as the source of his current woes.
Political Manipulation of Redistricting in AZ
Governor Brewer (R-AZ) called a special session of the Senate to remove the chair of the independent redistricting commission. She didn’t like the districting map that was produced.
