Posts by Steven L. Taylor

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

ECB Cuts Rates

Two Brief Observations about OWS Critiques

Well, maybe not so brief…

What Does Will Want?

What exactly does George Will want out of the GOP?

9-9-9 and the Institutional Structure of the US Government

If you are taking 9-9-9 seriously, then you don’t understand the way the US government works. Herman Cain, I am looking at you.

TSA Hits the Road

The TSA is deploying VIPR units to weigh stations and bus stations in TN.

More on the Electoral College v. a Popular Vote

Yes, again with the EC.

Herman Cain and Jesus the Conservative

Cain (like a lot of people) is confused about what the words “conservative” and “liberal” mean.

BBC Reports: Gaddifi Captured

The BBC is reporting that rebels claim to have captured the ousted leader of Libya.

Trying to Understand OWS

Pondering Tea Party comparisons as well as the “does it matter?” question.

When Mimes Attack!

A Certain Fact about the LRA

One thing is clear: anyone who tries to make cheap political hay over the LRA is a fool.

Who are the LRA?

Some information on Joseph Kony and the LRA.

Cain, the Chilean Model, and the Individual Mandate

Cain’s public lack of understanding about public policy goes beyond 9-9-9.

Cain on Success and Failure

If Cain wins the nomination, he has provided a whopper of a campaign slogan for the opposition.

The 53%

Thinking about some of the claims of the 53%.

A Map of US FTAs

FTAs Pass

After a lengthy wait, free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea have been approved by Congress.

Turning the Senate into the House?

Even if the Senate operated under wholly majority rules, it would not be the House.

The Apple Store is Cool, but is not a Model for Social Policy

A complexity of social policy is the need for universality. This is why pure market models are incompatible with government action.

Are our Problems Based in Leadership or Institutions?

Where should we look to understand the failings of the government?

More on the Former Name of Perry’s Hunting Lodge

The story of Perry’s hunting lodge probably doesn’t tell us that much about Perry, but it is still telling.

More Effects of Alabama’s Immigration Law

Alabama immigration law causing parents to withdraw children from schools.

Rick Perry’s Worst Idea Yet

He suggested the possibility of sending troops to Mexico to fight drug cartels.

Some Political Science on Obese Candidates

Some actual political science suggests that being an overweight male candidate may not be a negative for voters.