Posts by Steven L. Taylor

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.

Sunday’s Forum

MTG’s Record

Why I am a bit reticent about being sympathetic.

Delusion and/or Gaslighting

Trump and his poll numbers brag.

The Weirdness of US Politics

Mamdani visits the WH; MTG resigns.

Saturday’s Forum

Expertise Matters

Some signs of hope and of deep concern due to Trump appointees.

A Photo for Friday

Friday’s Forum

In Front of Our Noses: A President Who Calls for the Execution of Members of Congress

You know, as is normal in democratic politics…

If Only Someone Had Warned Them…

More polling.

Tabby Thursday

Thursday’s Forum

Some People Will Never Learn

Bret Stephens wants to oust Maduro in Venezuela.

Trump at 39% in Latest Reuters Poll

Getting close to his term 1 low.

Wednesday’s Forum

In Front of Our Noses: Apologizing for Murder

Trump’s ongoing revelation of his character.

Tuesday’s Forum

The Preponderance of the Trumpness

Thinking about how what is known about Trump and Epstein.

Notes on Discharge Petitions

Some notes on House process and how it relates to recent and ongoing political news.

AG Monday

Dark superheroes.

Monday’s Forum

Sunday’s Forum

Saturday’s Forum

A Photo for Friday

“Sliver”

Friday’s Forum

Thurdsday’s Forum

Leading Leaders Who Lead

Some questions to consider as you evaluate congressional leadership.

Wednesday’s Forum

Nonhierarchical Parties in Action

Why blaming “the Democrats” or even “leadership” ignores a basic fact of American politics.

SCOTUS Rejects Same-Sex Marriage Case

A bit of good news.

It Was Always Going to End This Way

Majorities gonna majority.

AG Monday!

Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of war!

Monday’s Forum

A Question for the Filibuster

Where’s the positive example?

Lazy Sunday Tabs

Meanwhile, in North Korea…

Dear Leader has a wish.

A Photo for Friday

“Sublimity”

Justice for Sandwich Guy

Not even a misdemeanor.

NYC Mayor Thoughts

Thursday’s Forum

Thoughts on Outcomes

A bad night for Trump.

The Main Takeaway from Last Night: Democracy Lives

Although it is still on life support.

Post-Election Forum

A Sign of Hope and a Sign of Concern

Tucker, Fuentes, and Heritage. Oh My!