Though November was supposed to be an unprecedented opportunity for victory, fundraising is slipping and candidate quality is low.
Jim Fossel
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Beware the bond-funded Maine job initiative
Both voters and politicians act as if bonds are piles of free money flowing from rainbows. Would that it were the case.
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Jim Fossel: Response to housing crisis must not steamroll Maine’s shot at prosperity
Our state should avoid top-down regulatory responses that stifle local economies.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: The problem with the new spending bill
The Democrats’ big win is backroom deal that will ultimately do more harm than good.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Legislative Republicans’ infighting puts party at risk
The aggressive maneuvers of the Dinner Party PAC are driving a wedge between it and incumbent leadership.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Congress needs to start pulling its lawmaking weight
The legislative – yes, legislative – branch has been sleeping on the job.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: To retake Augusta, Maine GOP needs its cards on the table
Candidates owe it to voters to be direct about what they intend to do once in office. It’s also a sound political strategy.
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Jim Fossel: Consider term limits without limits
If they’re to be placed on Supreme Court justices, term limits should be placed on members of Congress, too.
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Jim Fossel: Only desperate campaigns turn to political stunts
Candidates like Missouri’s Eric Greitens are simply trying to get attention by any means necessary.
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Jim Fossel: As with many things, Biden got it wrong on inflation
Following their leader’s misdirection, Democrats are getting lost as they search for ways to counter it.