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Jim Fossel

Published
August 13, 2023

Jim Fossel: Social conservatism must chart a new course in Maine

If hot-button causes are to succeed, support for them cannot come from the Republican Party alone.
Published
August 6, 2023

Jim Fossel: Don’t buy the Fed’s rosy economic forecast

The central bank has backed off its prediction of a recession next year, but this does not comfort me.
Published
July 30, 2023

Jim Fossel: Bipartisan 2024 White House ticket? Forget it.

It’s true that voters aren’t enthusiastic about a Biden-Trump rematch, but there’s little evidence that they want No Labels’ vague alternative.
Published
July 23, 2023

Jim Fossel: We must keep closer watch as legislators try to dodge scrutiny

Looking back over the session that just wrapped in Maine, some distressing trends emerge.
Published
July 16, 2023

Jim Fossel: Maine Republican leadership bungled budget negotiations

Although party leaders say they oppose certain policies, they’re rarely willing to put up a real fight.

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Published
July 9, 2023

Jim Fossel: Dilly-dallying Legislature shows scant regard for Maine taxpayers

The shoddy practice of waiting until the last minute to vote on controversial bills seems to worsen every session.
Published
July 2, 2023

Jim Fossel: Gov. Mills’ influence is shrinking

It looks to me like progressives have started working around Maine’s governor rather than working to gain her support.
Published
June 25, 2023

Jim Fossel: A glimmer of hope for Maine Republicans?

While Rep. Abden Simmons’ recent win was certainly a good sign for the party, a loss under such unusual circumstances would have been apocalyptically awful.
Published
June 18, 2023

Jim Fossel: Legislative process on abortion was a total sham

Political theater like this wastes our time, energy and makes a mockery of democracy.
Published
June 11, 2023

Jim Fossel: Slow and steady negotiation best route for Maine tribes

It’s not going to be easy to address tribal relations in one fell swoop. So let’s try another way.