Liberals complain about the filibuster, but repealing it would likely have little impact on the development of policy.
Jim Fossel
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Jim Fossel: Joe Biden is managing liberal expectations
The Democratic president is getting a lot done – just not as much as the left wing of his party would like.
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Jim Fossel: Democrats in charge in Maine legislative session’s final weeks
The big policy debates over taxes and spending are between progressives and moderates within the Democratic Party.
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Jim Fossel: A bipartisan approach to infrastructure
A plan to redirect unneeded stimulus aid toward public works projects could attract Republican support in the U.S. Senate.
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Jim Fossel: Maine doesn’t need to ban Airbnb
Towns and cities already have the tools they need to regulate short-term rentals.
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Jim Fossel: Conservatives should think globally, act locally
The easiest place to stop wasteful government spending is at the municipal level.
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Jim Fossel: Maine Republicans should hold the line on new spending
The supplemental budget now under consideration should not be used to permanently expand the size of state government.
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Jim Fossel: Maine should limit all PAC contributions
A cap and tax on business, nonprofit and union contributions would do more than a corporate donation ban to reduce the influence of big money in politics.
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Jim Fossel: Maine Republicans don’t know how to fight
The state’s Democrats can govern as they wish because they know their counterparts across the aisle won’t do anything to stop them.
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Jim Fossel: Maine doesn’t need open primaries
A bill would make it easier for unenrolled voters to participate in primaries, but it’s already easy enough.