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.

1967 Wasn’t That Long Ago

Reggie Jackson and playing baseball in the Deep South.

President Donald Trump visits a fourth grade classroom at Saint Andrew Catholic School in Orlando, Florida, Friday, March 3, 2017. President Donald Trump visits a fourth grade classroom at Saint Andrew Catholic School in Orlando, Florida, Friday, March 3, 2017.

Veeps Don’t Win Presidencies

Part the millionth.

A Photo for Friday

“Hume’s Toes”

East Coast v. West Coast Liberalism

Does Nicholas Kristof make his case?

It’s Not Just Us

Reactionary politics are not just a US phenomenon.

A Photo for Friday

“Monumental”

A Comparative Note

Hunter Biden v. DJT Trials Edition.

Jonathan Turley Continues to be a Hack

I guess the attention is worth it?

A Photo for Friday

“Swirls”

President Donald Trump visits a fourth grade classroom at Saint Andrew Catholic School in Orlando, Florida, Friday, March 3, 2017. President Donald Trump visits a fourth grade classroom at Saint Andrew Catholic School in Orlando, Florida, Friday, March 3, 2017.

VP Little Marco?

Rubio reportedly wants the gig.

A Photo for Friday

“Dragon at Rest”

Trump Convicted

Stunning news.

A Photo for Friday

“Self Serve”

Another Political Signal on an Alito Home

A beach home and “An Appeal to Heaven”

Leftover Tabs

A collection I started but didn’t fully finish.

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

Biden’s Unpopularity

He isn’t very popular.