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
The Ongoing Insanity of US Border Policy (Fencing off Citizens Edition)
Another entry in the ongoing follies of US border and immigration policy.
Florida Moves its Primary
Yet again, a state seeks to buck the primary calendar (and yet again it provides a chance to wonder why we have the nomination system we have).
The Christie Speculation
The grass is always greener on the candidate not running (or something like that).
Does Debate Performance Matter?
These debates matter (if by “matter” we mean “affect the views that voters have of the candidates”).
Santorum Supports PA EC Plan
Rick Santorum: naked partisan. (Although, really, this is more a post about the EC than it is about Santorum).
Three Arguments Contra the Electoral College
A book could be written on this subject, but let me suggest the following as a good place to start
Looking to the Design of the Electoral College
Of the institutions designed by the Framers, the electoral college is the one that deserves the least amount of defense if one’s defense is predicated on assumptions of the genius of said framers.
The GOP Debates and the Lack of Introspection
The last two GOP debates have featured cheers from the crowd and responses from candidates that ought to be considered problematic.
Carbon Tax Bill to be Presented to Australian Parliament
Oz provides an excuse for some comparative politics.
On “Politicizing” 9/11
Accusing someone of “politicizing” a discussion of 9/11 is like accusing someone of “athleticizing” a discussion of football.
I Thought Tax Cuts Were the Elixir that Heals all…
Many in the GOP do not like the idea of extending payroll tax cuts.
The Politics of Social Security and the Problem with Perry’s Approach
Asserting the Social Security needs reform is one thing. Asserting its failure is another.
Blair Calls for Regime Change in Iran and Syria
For a peace envoy, Blair has some nonpeaceful ideas.
A Simple (yet Salient) Observation on the Seventeenth Amendment
Many seem to forget that it was the states that had to ratify the 17th Amendment.
