Putting out a list of goals unmet doesn’t bode well for the party’s electoral chances next year.
Jim Fossel
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Syria pullout becomes an issue in Maine politics
Seeking to burnish his bona fides as a Trump supporter, 2nd District contender Eric Brakey is standing alone in support of a surprise presidential decision.
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Jim Fossel: Where will Maine go on impeachment?
Although it’s a small state, it could play a big role in the national drama.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: 2020 Democratic candidates pushing top-down reform
Leading contenders for the presidency are calling for national projects that would interfere with state and local prerogatives.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Collins took right tack to oppose Trump on wall
She rightly supports a new vote to undo the president’s emergency declaration, and rightly opposed a Democratic plan to block funds for it and other projects.
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Jim Fossel: Presidential race could turn on Maine’s ranked-choice voting
In a close election, the system could consolidate the anti-Trump opposition in a way that will help Democrats.
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Jim Fossel: Moderates should run for Senate, not president
The chamber would function as the Founders intended if there were more centrists from both parties.
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Jim Fossel: Republicans deal Mills embarrassing loss
By standing together and refusing to compromise, Republicans showed they are not mere bystanders.
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Jim Fossel: Bipartisan foreign policy is not weakness
The Trump and Netanyahu administrations are driving a political wedge between Americans and Israelis.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: People’s veto a check on power
The direct voice of the Maine voter should be heard on the most controversial laws.