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.

A Photo for Friday

“Pictures”

President Joe Biden, Oval Office, 4 April 2024 President Joe Biden, Oval Office, 4 April 2024

The Democrats’ Dilemma

A basic run down and ranking.

Tuesday Tabs

Because I really do have too many open.

Assassination Attempt Effects?

Caution about making too many assumptions.

Remarkable Images from Yesterday

Impressive photojournalism.

The Threat of Yesterday’s Assassination Attempt

And some reminders from where the violent rhetoric emanates.

Should He Stay or Should He Go?

A clash of possibilities.

President Joe Biden in the Oval Office, October 19, 2023 President Joe Biden in the Oval Office, October 19, 2023

I Don’t Think He is Going Anywhere

But the story will continue for a while yet.

A Photo for Friday

“Across the Sky”

More Post-Debate Polling

More polling that contradicts the panic.

French Elections

The basics.

More Data

Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.

CNN Poll on Replacing Biden

Sounds dramatic, but not very convincing.

And So it Begins

Immunity leading to impunity?

Quick Reactions to the Immunity Case

Too much deference to the president, but the trial will continue.

Repeat After Me: US Parties are Weak

Weak and presidentialized.

More on Biden’s Options

More to consider.

Biden Isn’t Dropping Out

More post-debate thoughts and a reminder about how US parties work.

SCOTUS Makes Corruption Easier

Apparently, ex post facto payments are cool.

A Photo for Friday

“Windows to the Past”

Debate Open Forum

This is bad.

Hump Day Tabs

Politics-free edition.

TuesTabs

Horserace all the Things!

Quick thought on fundraising.