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Jim Fossel: Moderation is the blessing of divided government

by Jim Fossel November 22, 2020November 21, 2020

Liberals should take solace from the fact that even if they can’t do everything they want, their opponents won’t be able to either.

by Jim Fossel November 15, 2020November 14, 2020

If the party raises money and recruits candidates, the midterms could be a wave year – in the Blaine House, the Legislature and the 2nd District.

by Jim Fossel November 8, 2020November 7, 2020

Tuesday shows, once again, that voters favor moderates with strong ties to the state and an identity outside of their party affiliation.

by Jim Fossel November 1, 2020October 31, 2020

The events are designed to protect major-party candidates from challenges by hopefuls on their own ideological flanks.

by Jim Fossel October 25, 2020October 24, 2020

Collins is one of the few senators willing to buck her party when it’s in the interest of people back home.

by Jim Fossel October 18, 2020October 17, 2020

Democrats are threatening to tear up the Supreme Court in response to Republicans’ constitutional actions.

by Jim Fossel October 11, 2020October 9, 2020

President Trump has missed the opportunity to turn a COVID relief bill into a political asset.

by Jim Fossel October 4, 2020October 2, 2020

They’d be better off focusing on supporting their candidates rather than endless legal wrangling and referendum campaigns.

A rushed, partisan confirmation process would further politicize the court, damaging its credibility.

Conflict between the party’s progressive left wing and its liberal center is not going away.