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.

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!

Tuesday’s Forum

Trump’s Call to End the Filibuster to End the Shutdown

He’s making a major admission.

AG Monday

What does God need with a starship?

A Word of Caution on the NYC Mayoral Race

Don’t let pundits spin too many fantasies.

A Crown for Trump

No Kings, dontcha know.

Let Them Eat Renovations

The Trumpian Twilight Zone.

A Photo for Friday

“Eye Above”

Halloween Forum

More Xenophobic Nationalism

This time in Florida.

Tabby Thursday

Thursday’s Forum

Consultants Like to Talk about Messaging

Political scientists, however, are skeptical.

Wednesday’s Forum

Xenophobia on Display

A tale from my neck of the woods.

Presidents Shape Parties More than Parties Shape Presidents

How party change actually works in the US. Plus more on messaging and organzing.