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

But, the Founders!

If we embrace the Founders to justify the present, let’s think about what we are doing.

The Dark Side of “It’s a Republic, not a Democracy”

I couldn’t help myself.

Trump to Give Balcony Address

I’m sorry, what?

Trump Rejects Virtual Debate

The infected guy wants a face-to-face debate.

Rasmussen Says What?

Trump’s favorite pollster has some bad news for him.

2016 v. 2020

One of these really isn’t like the other.

Your Headline of the Week

A little comparative politics.

A Few Polls to Ponder

Some numbers from PA and a CNN poll that gives Biden a huge lead.

Pence to Hit the Campaign Trail

Is that wise?

Chris Rock and Political Reform

Having the topic of political reform start to seep into pop culture is a good thing.

Several Thousand Words on Irresponsibility (Updated)

No masks, no distancing, no caution.

Age and the US Government

A pandemic and a government populated with people in their 70s and 80s.

Models Trending Bidenward

A look at several models.

First Day of October Forum

Welcome to Thursday.

Oh Dear, It’s Monday Again

An open forum to start the work week,

Majority Rule, Plurality Rule, and Minority Rule

Definitions are fun, right?

Sunday’s Forum

Minority Rule

The problem is real.

Thoughts on the Breonna Taylor Case and Beyond

Considering Breonna Taylor’s death, police shootings, and human rights.

A Photo for Friday

Projection of Totally Unbelievable Scope

Not new.
Not surprising.
Still, pretty amazing.

Thursday’s Forum

The Return of Hunter Biden

A Senate GOP report doesn’t find anything new.

Mid-Work Week Forum

Puerto Rican Statehood Possibilities

Statehood is on the ballot this November.

Why I am Where I am on Reform

More on SCOTUS expansion and other issues.

Electoral Implications of the SOTUS Vacancy

Perhaps a bit of a hot take.

A Defense of Expanding the US Supreme Court

It is about finding ways to combat minority rule.

A Photo for Friday

Friday’s Forum

Comparative Approval Ratings

Is Trump really an outlier?

Truly Disturbing

Statements by an HHS official underscore the rot of this administration.

Tuesday’s Forum

Monday’s Forum

President Donald J. Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Friday, July 10, 2020, en route to Miami International Airport in Miami President Donald J. Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Friday, July 10, 2020, en route to Miami International Airport in Miami

More on Trump and the Fires

Trump appears to have been shamed into doing part of his job.

Sunday’s Forum

Some Swing State Polls

More good news for Biden.

Photos for August

How the Electoral College Perverts Democratic Politics

Thinking about wildfires and electoral politics.

A Photo for Friday

Trump Loses Census Case

It will, however, be appealed to SCOTUS.