Speaking of Fidelity to the Constitution….
The constitutional purists in the Tea Party apparently do not understand either bicameralism nor separation of powers.
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 Debt Ceiling Debate: Social Democracy v. Limited Government?
Charles Krauthammer claims we are in the midst of a great debate. I am not so sure.
That’s Just Weird (House GOP’s Movie Clip for Inspiration)
Somebody has an odd idea of “inspirational.”
Erick Erickson can Offer no Absolution to Members of Congress (!?)
Members of Congress are calling Erick Erickson for advice and absolution?
POL 101 and the Debt Ceiling Debate
Yes, the President is a key actor in the debt ceiling debate. However, the actual decision is a congressional one.
The Debate on Taxes Requires Honesty
We need to have a serious debate on taxes and spending. And it would be nice if the debate was honest.
An Attempt at Unpacking the News Corp Scandal
I must confess to having only paid peripheral attention at first, but it is clear that there is a major story here that requires attention.
Beating the Dead Horse Once More: Looking at the Numbers if we Don’t Raise the Debt Ceiling
Some things are worth repeating.
Debt Ceiling Concerns: Much Ado about Nothing?
Should we assume that a deal will eventually be struck and simply stop paying attention to the debt ceiling debate?
