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

Friday’s Forum

Socialize responsibly.

Photos for February

Neither politics nor Covid-19.

The Self-Serving Presidency: Trump and Covid-19

In his own words

(Alternative title: Narcissist-in-Chief III)

Thursday’s Forum

For the chitting and chatting.

Virus Hits Congress

Two members of the House have tested positive.

Podcast Recommendation

“The Daily” on Covid-19 and Italy.

Wednesday’s Forum

You don’t have to isolate in the open forum!

Monday’s Open Forum

What will the new week bring?

Liberty U. Sticking with Face-to-Face Instruction

It is hard not to see this as a politically driven move.

Sunday’s Forum

A prologue to the new week.

The Narcissist in Chief, II

This could be a very long series.

It’s a Saturday Forum

Talk amongst yourselves.

Friday Forum

Everybody’s chatting for the weekend.

More on the Trump Speech

From Rod Dreher

Trump Speaks on Coronavirus…

…and confusion (and a further market tumble) ensues.

Harris Endorses Biden

The Democratic wagons continue to circle around Biden.

Wednesday’s Forum

Jomentum edition.

Klobuchar Out

The field winnows further.

COVID-19 and the Trump Administration

The administration’s handling underscores its poor governance skills (and the degree to which it doesn’t matter to supporters).

Post-SC Primary Open Forum

Hot takes for a Sunday morning.

On the Act of Voting

A discussion of what #NeverTrump means, on Sanders v. Trump, and some about the philosophy of voting.

Leap Day Forum

Because people like to talk, even on the weekend.

A Blast from the Past: CDC Funding

Looking back to a story from 2018.

Trump Deserves some Blame

A partial rejoinder.

A Photo for Friday

Friday Forum

Everybody’s ready for the weekend (and the SC Primary)!

Wednesday’s Forum

Hump day.

Tuesday’s Open Forum

Enjoy the chatter.

A Quote to Ponder

On presidents

The Magnitude of Sanders’ Win

It comports with the polling.

The Problematic Acting DNI

Only the best people.

Tuberville and Sharia Law

Speaking of xenophobia.

Stoking Xenophobia

Utterly irresponsible.

On the Issue of (d)emocratic Nominations

Primaries are not all they are cracked up to be.

What does “Electable” Mean?

Democrats say they want an candidate who is electable.

American Exceptionalism in Choosing the Head of State

We are truly exceptional in how we choose the president.

A Wednesday Forum

For all your Miercoles-based foruming.

A Tuesday Open Forum

Someplace to hang out.

Bolton and his Book

He is complaining that the White House is holding it up.

Podcast Recommendation

Trek edition

A Monday Open Forum

Let the week begin

The EC Helps Small States!

(Or not. Part 1,276,524).

The US’ Nonhierarchical Parties

Lack of control of label is lack of control, ultimately, of a party.

A Cartoon to Ponder

From the Freedom House “Freedom in the World 2019” report.

A Photo for Friday