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

It’s the Taxes (Above all Else)

Unseriousness and lack of conservatism from Paul Ryan.

The Most Serious Aspect of the Poll Denialist Position

Getting to the heart of the problem from my POV (plus historical numbers).

The Problem is Less Romney and More GOP

Don’t hate the player, hate the game (more or less, anyway).

Iran v. the US: Who is the Rational Actor on the Nuclear Question?

Because some things are worth reinforcing.

I am not Seeing Capitulation

Wherein I engage in a little intra-blog debate.

An Illustration of Part of the Problem

Conservatives are suposed to be cheerleaders these days.

It Matters What Question is Asked

Understanding public opinion is tricky.

Poll Denial

Swing State Polls

Glenn Reynolds Calls for Obama to Resign

Apparently, questioning someone who may have violated their probation on the way to contributing to a series of international incidences is a major civil liberties violation.

Attempts to “Carterize” the Race

Romney supporters seem to want to paint Obama as Carter. This is unlikely to help.

Electric Hummer

"The Volt as a brand has become politicized"

Is it possible to have the Volt conversation without it being about politics?

Dumb Question

Signs and Portents

Contemplating the “Four Years” Question

If we are going to assess the “Reagan Question” then methinks some data would be helpful.