Jim Fossel Archives - Centralmaine.com

Jim Fossel: What to expect from the Legislature in 2020

by Jim Fossel July 28, 2019July 27, 2019

The short, election year session is typically a time for the majority party to consolidate power, not promote radical change.

by Jim Fossel July 14, 2019December 27, 2019

GOP lawmakers should now stick together and insist on a transportation-only bond package.

by Jim Fossel July 7, 2019December 27, 2019

Maine Democrats know they can’t go all-in on every liberal position without losing voters – when will their national counterparts get this?

by Jim Fossel June 30, 2019December 27, 2019

We’re taking major steps backward in both economic freedom and individual liberties.

by Jim Fossel June 23, 2019June 21, 2019

No one wins by blocking economic success or the expansion of human rights.

by Jim Fossel June 16, 2019June 14, 2019

Now that they are out of power, they would be wise to use the tools available to political minorities.

by Jim Fossel June 9, 2019June 6, 2019

The minority party should hold the Democrats responsible for unpopular policies, which Republicans can run against in 2020.

by Jim Fossel June 2, 2019December 27, 2019

Republicans should stand their ground and fight any initiative that would enable the confiscation of firearms.

by Jim Fossel May 26, 2019May 24, 2019

Majority Democrats in Augusta are moving major pieces of legislation that will push the state further to the left.

by Jim Fossel May 19, 2019May 17, 2019

Maine should bring back the presidential primary, but we don’t need new rules about party enrollment.