Why won’t the governor explore permanent tax cuts?
Jim Fossel
Maine’s gubernatorial campaign could do without the infighting | Jim Fossel
The Democrats are racing each other to the left. The Republican contest has already grown hostile.
Maduro arrest hasn’t sparked a new age of US adventurism | Jim Fossel
President Trump was well within his authority to apprehend the Venezuelan dictator. Further actions, however, are another matter.
Anti-Somali attacks distract from cracks in system of social services | Jim Fossel
We need to ensure all fraud is unearthed and prosecuted, regardless of who commits it.
Maine is set to regain its bellwether status — for better or worse | Jim Fossel
The outcome of the state’s 2026 election races should reveal a lot about the national mood.
Maine politics continues to defy the crystal ball | Jim Fossel
I’m not really in the predictions business — that’s a good thing.
Janet Mills puts ICE cold ambition on display | Jim Fossel
The governor’s political hopes factored into the decision to let the bill limiting police cooperation with federal immigration authorities to become law.
Oversight of congressional stock trading is tricky — and necessary | Jim Fossel
Banning members of Congress and their spouses or dependents from owning stocks isn’t a solution, but it’s a decent start.
Both parties have failed to address the affordability challenge | Jim Fossel
Although playing the political blame game may help win elections, it doesn’t help the American people one bit.
Get ready for a fascinating political 2026 in Maine | Jim Fossel
In our top-tier races for governor, Senate and Congress, a number of interesting themes have already emerged.