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.

D-Day Forum

Meanwhile in North Korea…

The Trump promenade?

A Photo for Friday

“Light and Dark”

AG Monday!

Tom and Steven talk 2010.

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Colombian politics edition.

Presidential Elections in Colombia

The first round is tomorrow.

President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

Friday Funnies

Great American State Fair Edition

A Photo for Friday

“Ready to Launch”

Tales from the Dumbest Timeline

Hegseth commencement speech edition.

A Few Texas Primary Thoughts

Plus I indulge in a little political fantasizing.

Mid-Week Tabs

Tales of Weak Parties

Examples from TX and KY.

AG Monday!

Part four (of four) on Harlan Ellison. This week: forays into TV and movies.

Duverger’s Lawlessness

A little electoral studies wonkery for Sunday morning contemplation.

A Photo for Friday

“Life on Venus”

In Front of Our Noses: A Corrupt Slush Fund

An astonishing “settlement.”

AG Monday!

The trip through Ellison Wonderland continues.

Dispatches from the Dumbest Timeline

Diplomacy in action…

A Photo for Friday

“Flyover”

Meanwhile, in North Korea

Yes, that might be kissing noises you hear…

More Dispatches from the Dumbest Timeline

Reality show edition.