Posts by Steven L. Taylor

Steven L. Taylor
About Steven L. Taylor
Steven L. Taylor is a Professor of Political Science and a 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

Wednesday’s Forum

Liz Cheney’s Statement on Impeachment

The #3 Republican in the House will vote to impeach.

Turley on Impeachment

His column for The Hill feels more like concern trolling than anything else.

Trump Bedminster Loses 2022 PGA Championship

So. Much. Winning.

Another Signal from Trump

Not ordering the flags at executive buildings to half-staff.

Add Another Phone Call to the Pile

Trump tried to interfere in GA earlier than we knew.

How Trump’s Words are Heard

Trump is careless with his words and extremists respond.

Trump Deserves to be Impeached, Plain and Simple

As we assess Trump’s role in all of this, it is important to think through what he did (and did not) do.

The Pandemic Continues

Deaths are on the rise.

The Choose Your Own Adventure Presidency

Trump’s lack of fealty to truth and reality gives supporters an out (if they choose it).

Expect at Least Three Objections Tomorrow

AZ, GA, and Pa are on the table.

Trump Likely Broke the Law in GA Call

Although prosecution and conviction are unlikely.

Former SecDefs Sign off on an Extraordinary Message

On the op/ed page of WaPo, the 10 living former U.S. secretaries of defense say things that shouldn’t have to be said.

Trump asks GA Officials to “Find” Votes

The sitting president is asking GA officials to find votes despite the fact that the results have been confirmed thrice.

The Pence Gambit

The absurd notion that the President of Senate is the arbiter and judge of the electoral vote.

Lame Duckin’

As expected, the Congress has overridden his veto of the NDAA.

Photos for 2020

Project366

Boxer’s Electoral Rebellion

A look back at the last time there was a challenge to a slate of electors.

The Pending Electoral Vote Challenge

It will be symbolic, but the symbol will be an anti-democratic one.

Happy New Year! Forum

Welcome to 2021–may it be better than 2020.

Insecurity-in-Chief

Trump brags about being the “most admired” and provides yet another example of poor understanding of data.

Wednesday’s Forum

Are “Liberal” States Shrinking?

Thinking about unsupported narratives and a little bit about data usage.

Tuesday’s Forum

President Donald J. Trump disembarks Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, and is escorted to Air Force One by U.S. Air Force personnel. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour) President Donald J. Trump disembarks Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, and is escorted to Air Force One by U.S. Air Force personnel. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)

The Final Weeks of Trump

First whining about losing, now whining about legislation. (And creating chaos along the way).

Sunday’s Forum

[Voter Fraud Graphic] [Voter Fraud Graphic]

Two Crazy Aspects of Trump’s Fraud Allegations

Granted, there are more than two. But from a political science/political history POV, these two stick out in my mind.

Boxing Day Forum

[Voter Fraud Graphic] [Voter Fraud Graphic]

The Reality of Electoral Fraud

Wherein I detail evidence of fraud and take the Heritage Foundation’s database of fraud to task.

Barr Contradicts Trump on his Way out the Door

Although, as usual, he maintains his odious approach to it all.

Festivus Forum

Let the airing of the grievances begin! (you know, like every day).

Press Coverage and Team Trump’s Coup Talk

Or, more accurately, the lack thereof.

Tuesday’s Forum