Democrats are threatening to tear up the Supreme Court in response to Republicans’ constitutional actions.
Jim Fossel
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Jim Fossel: So much for ‘The Art of the Deal’
President Trump has missed the opportunity to turn a COVID relief bill into a political asset.
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Jim Fossel: Ranked-choice voting fight a drain on Maine Republicans
They’d be better off focusing on supporting their candidates rather than endless legal wrangling and referendum campaigns.
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Jim Fossel: SCOTUS seat should not be filled during campaign season
A rushed, partisan confirmation process would further politicize the court, damaging its credibility.
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Jim Fossel: Win or lose, Democrats will need to resolve internal divisions
Conflict between the party’s progressive left wing and its liberal center is not going away.
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Jim Fossel: Republicans need a strategy to expand their base
The GOP won’t regain a governing majority if they are satisfied with just holding on.
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Jim Fossel: Senate race gets serious this week
All four candidates for the U.S. Senate – yes four – will debate for the first time on Friday.
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Jim Fossel: Pandemic highlights conventions’ shrinking relevance
We carry on with these archaic traditions every four years, but they rarely make much of a difference in either that specific election cycle or national politics.
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Jim Fossel: Corridor question will still have an impact
Maine’s highest court has said there won’t be a referendum on a transmission line this year, which is good news for some candidates.
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Jim Fossel: Congress should stand up to Trump’s power grab
The Founders wanted the legislative branch to be a check on the executive’s power, but that’s not happening.