Posts by Steven L. Taylor
About Steven L. Taylor
Steven L. Taylor is a Professor Emeritus of Political Science and former 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 and/or BlueSky.
On the Evolution of SCOTUS
When life terms means almost three decades on the bench, fights will be fierce.
On the History of the Filibuster
Stop romanticizing the filibuster (and don’t appeal to the intent of the Founders).
The Republicans’ Governance Problem
Speaker Ryan’s statement about the GOP being “a 10-year opposition party” is problematic.
The Trump Administration and the G20
More stepping back from free trade and the established global economic order.
Thoughts about the Trump National Security Team
Trump appears to undervaluing existing bureaucracies listening more to hacks and ideologues.
Is the GOP Serious about Governing?
Can the GOP govern? Do they want to or know how to? (Does it matter?).
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