Outside the Beltway

NYC Mayor Thoughts

Steven L. Taylor · Thursday, November 6, 2025 · 41 comments

Thoughts on Outcomes

Steven L. Taylor · Wednesday, November 5, 2025 · 14 comments

A bad night for Trump.

The Main Takeaway from Last Night: Democracy Lives

Steven L. Taylor · Wednesday, November 5, 2025 · 20 comments

Although it is still on life support.

Democrats Win Off-Off Year Elections They Were Expected to Win

James Joyner · Wednesday, November 5, 2025 · 21 comments

And what it means for 2024 and beyond.

A Word of Caution on the NYC Mayoral Race

Steven L. Taylor · Sunday, November 2, 2025 · 34 comments

Don’t let pundits spin too many fantasies.

Some Thoughts on the NYC Democratic Primary

Steven L. Taylor · Monday, June 30, 2025 · 35 comments

Thoughts on the election and on the electoral rules used.

Elon Loses in Wisconsin

Steven L. Taylor · Tuesday, April 1, 2025 · 15 comments

Musk Went Down to Wisconsin

Steven L. Taylor · Monday, March 31, 2025 · 30 comments

He was looking for an election to buy.

A Few Thoughts On Block Grants, USAid, Conservatism, and Coalition Building

Matt Bernius · Monday, February 3, 2025 · 30 comments

This could be a issue for common ground… if both sides are prepared to give a little

Early VA Governor’s Race Poll Dem-Leaning

Steven L. Taylor · Monday, January 27, 2025 · 7 comments

Will the pattern persist?