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Jim Fossel: Fight over judge shows that extremists are in charge

by jim fossel October 14, 2018October 13, 2018

The confirmation process has become so partisan because both parties view the Supreme Court as the continuation of politics by other means.

In sports, smart coaches learn to take each opponent seriously.

The proposed transmission corridor through Maine could allow the environmentalist party to take the lead on a major new referendum.

The Maine Republican’s votes on Supreme Court nominees and other measures have been consistent and well-reasoned.

Revelations of a secret resistance to the president within the White House are more likely to instill fear than reassurance.

by Jim Fossel September 2, 2018August 31, 2018

Popularity of a citizen initiative isn’t enough. Legislatures have to be convinced.

by Jim Fossel August 26, 2018August 24, 2018

Maine’s next governor and Legislature should do their best to responsibly implement fully vetted citizen initiatives.

by Jim Fossel August 19, 2018August 18, 2018

Democrats’ pledges not to vote for Nancy Pelosi for speaker, should the opportunity arise, are empty and symbolic.

by Jim Fossel July 29, 2018July 27, 2018

Fundraising numbers are in no way, shape or form a substitute for good, accurate polling data.

by Jim Fossel July 15, 2018July 13, 2018

If Republicans go too far, too fast, with either their tactics or their policy, they may suffer for it later.