It’s true that voters aren’t enthusiastic about a Biden-Trump rematch, but there’s little evidence that they want No Labels’ vague alternative.
Jim Fossel
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Jim Fossel: We must keep closer watch as legislators try to dodge scrutiny
Looking back over the session that just wrapped in Maine, some distressing trends emerge.
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Jim Fossel: Maine Republican leadership bungled budget negotiations
Although party leaders say they oppose certain policies, they’re rarely willing to put up a real fight.
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Jim Fossel: Dilly-dallying Legislature shows scant regard for Maine taxpayers
The shoddy practice of waiting until the last minute to vote on controversial bills seems to worsen every session.
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Jim Fossel: Gov. Mills’ influence is shrinking
It looks to me like progressives have started working around Maine’s governor rather than working to gain her support.
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Jim Fossel: A glimmer of hope for Maine Republicans?
While Rep. Abden Simmons’ recent win was certainly a good sign for the party, a loss under such unusual circumstances would have been apocalyptically awful.
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Jim Fossel: Legislative process on abortion was a total sham
Political theater like this wastes our time, energy and makes a mockery of democracy.
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Jim Fossel: Slow and steady negotiation best route for Maine tribes
It’s not going to be easy to address tribal relations in one fell swoop. So let’s try another way.
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Jim Fossel: No leadership in debt ceiling deal
Rather than truly addressing the nation’s fiscal woes, both sides were more than happy to walk away with a symbolic victory.
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Jim Fossel: Has the Republican presidential field learned any lessons?
Time will tell whether or not the party is doomed to repeat the mistakes of 2016.