We all should take the high road and strive to reach common ground.
Jim Fossel
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Jim Fossel: Timing makes Kennedy’s retirement politically knotty
Just a few months before the midterms, it puts both Republicans and Democrats in awkward positions.
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Jim Fossel: What exactly did ranked choice accomplish?
For one, it showed how many Democrats weren’t exactly huge fans of Janet Mills, and where her eventual majority came from.
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Jim Fossel: Congress has given president too much of its power
It needs to reclaim authority and hold the chief executive accountable regardless of politics.
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Jim Fossel: Maine lawmakers should fix election funding, then limit it
The typo that cut off Clean Elections money ought to be corrected quickly, before changing the policy.
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Jim Fossel: Maine again unable to seize opportunity
Gridlock in our Legislature leaves us without clear policies on gambling – and way behind the eight ball on sports betting possibilities.
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Jim Fossel: Iran nuclear deal needed to be undone
Former President Obama had signed the agreement without the support of Congress.
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Jim Fossel: Vote for candidate matching your values
Look for the one who will stand with you on the issues you’re most passionate about.
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Jim Fossel: Political center lacks a champion
French President Emmanuel Macron provides a good example of the type of politician Democrats might want to nominate for president, but the party appears to be headed in a more liberal direction.
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Jim Fossel: Lawmakers failing to do their jobs
Instead of giving citizen initiatives the attention they deserve, they’ve been voting them down and sending them directly to the ballot.