Strategic chaos by the minority party has lately played a prominent role in both Augusta and Washington.
Jim Fossel
Jim Fossel: Trump’s trade policy isn’t a complete trainwreck
While trade wars with Canada and Mexico don’t make much sense to me, getting tougher on China is a good move.
Jim Fossel: Musk and DOGE need to find the middle ground
The cost-cutting concept is well and good. The implementation has been lacking.
Jim Fossel: Mills-Trump clash carries high stakes for Maine
A minor skirmish for the president has the potential to become calamitous for the governor — and our state.
Jim Fossel: Yes, experience still matters in politics
These times call for statesmen, not publicity hounds.
Jim Fossel: Will Maine legislators be shills for Mills?
In opposing tax increases, GOP legislators are saying the right thing. It remains to be seen if they will do the right thing.
Jim Fossel: Enough with the concept drafts already
The half-hearted “reform” Maine Democrats agreed to benefits lobbyists. It does nothing for voters, who are being gravely disrespected.
Jim Fossel: What was the point of Portland’s anti-Trump protest?
If the People’s March last week was about making a lot of noise and impeding traffic … mission accomplished.
Jim Fossel: Surprise, surprise. Maine is facing a budget crisis.
Gov. Mills continues trying to make the people of Maine pay for her mistakes.
Jim Fossel: Legislators’ pay raise sends the wrong message
Maine Republicans are beginning to look like part of Augusta’s entrenched elite.