Sen. Susan Collins’ next challenger and the race to succeed Gov. Janet Mills in the Blaine House are just two of the stories worth keeping an eye on.
Jim Fossel
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Jim Fossel: Biden’s selfish mistake could have far-reaching consequences
The fallout from the president’s pardon of his son Hunter isn’t going to go away as soon as he leaves office.
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Jim Fossel: Jared Golden is right about expanding the U.S. House
This is a good idea … even if voters can’t bring themselves to be excited about it.
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Jim Fossel: Senate must not shirk its duty on nominee confirmations
To give in to President-elect Trump’s proposal for recess appointments would set a bad precedent for future administrations.
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Jim Fossel: Surprises, speculation and a possible fresh start
The 2024 election could wind up have a unifying effect.
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Jim Fossel: Continued minority status a blessing in disguise for Maine Republicans
With the state facing an almost billion-dollar budget shortfall in the forthcoming biennium, GOP legislators should just sit back and relax.
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Jim Fossel: This election could get very messy very quickly
It’s happened before, most notably in Florida in 2000 between George W. Bush and Al Gore.
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Jim Fossel: Coach Walz may not be able to get Harris over the goal line
If Donald Trump wins on Nov. 5, it will be because the vice president made the wrong decision about her running mate.
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Jim Fossel: If Harris wins, it will be because of the debates
Trump’s agreeing to an early face-off and failing to deliver a knockout blow may be his undoing.
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Jim Fossel: Vote your conscience, not someone else’s
The real purpose of candidate endorsements these days is to make the endorser feel good.