Will the legislative Democrats buck the new governor or fall in line?
Jim Fossel
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Jim Fossel: Neither Fortress America nor world’s policeman is the right role for U.S.
Instead, we should engage with the world in a way that promotes not just our own self-interests, but also democracy and stability.
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Jim Fossel: Silly season on the long campaign trail
With 19 months until Election Day, there’s no long-shot candidacy too long to be treated seriously.
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Jim Fossel: Maine’s Green New Deal as substance-free as the federal version
The state’s proposed response to the climate crisis also makes a lot of promises for other people to keep.
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Jim Fossel: Republicans missing chance to shape sensible policy on inequality
Bipartisan progress has been made in criminal justice reform – expanding school choice and simplifying the tax code would also appeal to a wide swath of voters.
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Jim Fossel: Demand transparency from all political organizations
We need more information to properly assess their message.
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Jim Fossel: Maine Democrats in for spirited presidential primary
Twelve Democrats have qualified for the ballot in the March 3 contest, and most can claim a slice of the electorate here.
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Jim Fossel: Civility still matters in politics, as in life
We all should take the high road and strive to reach common ground.
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Jim Fossel: Maine lawmakers should fix election funding, then limit it
The typo that cut off Clean Elections money ought to be corrected quickly, before changing the policy.
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Jim Fossel: Iran nuclear deal needed to be undone
Former President Obama had signed the agreement without the support of Congress.