Tuesday’s Forum
Steven L. Taylor
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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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).
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So we have two Congressmen (one of each party) resigning due to their scandals.
Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign from Congress amid backlash over sexual misconduct allegations
Swalwell to resign from Congress
It is clear that the balanced dual decision was a political one, not a moral one. Which says a lot about our political leadership regardless of party.
Which leaves out the real question: Why can’t these assholes have the discipline (and basic morality) to keep their zippers up?