If an incumbent Democratic congressman had paid off his mistress with campaign funds, there would be no trial.
Jim Fossel
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Change the presidential primary process
The present hodgepodge of rules, schedules and processes does us a disservice.
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Posted inOpinion
Jim Fossel: Debate ‘shake-up’ doesn’t go far enough
The agreement to an early debate schedule doesn’t make sense for either presidential party candidate, nor the voting public.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Budget games are an insult to Mainers
It’s undemocratic, secretive and cowardly to simply ignore legislation; that’s not the sort of government we deserve.
Posted inOpinion
Jim Fossel: No crystal ball this presidential election
In 2024, controlling the narrative won’t be easy.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: What’s a party without a platform?
Whether or not they think it matters, Maine Republicans need to make an effort.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Legislative session could have been worse
A couple of well-placed vetoes could make the outcome even better.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: We don’t need more funds, we don’t need more tax
It’s infuriating to see a proposal for increased taxes supported by state legislators.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: What on earth are legislative Democrats thinking?
One would think that two of the few areas of bipartisan agreement left in Augusta today would be tax relief for elderly pensioners and highway funding. Think again!
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Online privacy bill jumps the gun
Governments around the world are struggling to address digital privacy. That they’re struggling with it in Augusta is no surprise.