We must dismiss the idea that it’s somehow unfair or unprecedented to consider both presidential candidates’ age and health.
Jim Fossel
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Jim Fossel: Supplemental budget is too little, too late
Fiscal responsibility is achieved by cutting bad programs to fund good programs, not throwing money around when it becomes available.
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Jim Fossel: Trump is not the ‘presumptive nominee’
Yes, the former president certainly has a hefty lead. But the race is far from over.
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Jim Fossel: Demi Kouzounas’ candidacy leaves me cold
Yes, somebody should run against Sen. Angus King. But that somebody should have a plausible future in electoral politics.
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Jim Fossel: Like it or not, the Electoral College is effective
Manipulation of the existing system with an eye to political victory should not be tolerated.
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Jim Fossel: In politics, age isn’t just a number
It’s up to both party leadership and voters to steer the U.S. away from the prospect of a gerontocracy.
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Jim Fossel: Keep your political hopes in check this year
Outlook … not so good.
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Jim Fossel: Time’s up for Chris Christie
The presidential candidate confirmed his ineptitude when he failed to make the primary ballot in Maine earlier this month.
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Jim Fossel: Call the Sea Dogs to heel
One would think that a national corporation worth hundreds of millions would be able to afford a $5 million clubhouse upgrade in Portland.
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Jim Fossel: Quit playing games with foreign aid
It’s reckless to allow matters of national security to be used as political footballs.