The governor’s political hopes factored into the decision to let the bill limiting police cooperation with federal immigration authorities to become law.
Jim Fossel
Oversight of congressional stock trading is tricky — and necessary | Jim Fossel
Banning members of Congress and their spouses or dependents from owning stocks isn’t a solution, but it’s a decent start.
Both parties have failed to address the affordability challenge | Jim Fossel
Although playing the political blame game may help win elections, it doesn’t help the American people one bit.
Get ready for a fascinating political 2026 in Maine | Jim Fossel
In our top-tier races for governor, Senate and Congress, a number of interesting themes have already emerged.
JB Pritzker could be a nuisance for Democrats | Jim Fossel
What ever happened to fighting the oligarchy?
The truth of the Democrats’ shutdown deal | Jim Fossel
This fight over Affordable Care Act subsidies shows that, far from being the sweeping solution Democrats portrayed it as, the Affordable Care Act was another patchwork fix.
Parties should be glad Maine voters have choices | Jim Fossel
We need leaders who can adapt, regardless of party or age. If that’s older candidates, fine. But let the electorate decide.
Messaging, not manipulation, for Republican majority | Jim Fossel
The party’s unnecessary redistricting efforts will only harden the already significant ideological divide in Washington.
Janet Mills has it right on red flag law | Jim Fossel
The proposal has too much potential for abuse. Better enforcement of the laws we have and increased funding for mental health is the better way to go.
Question 1 is about voter ID. Period. | Jim Fossel
Voters need to cut through the noise and read the question, which is in no way backhanded. Opponents need to be honest about that fact.