Jim Fossel Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Jim Fossel: Give LePage credit for his accomplishments

by jim Fossel October 28, 2018October 26, 2018

Rather than erasing eight years of progress, it’s vital that we elect Shawn Moody as our next governor.

by jim fossel October 21, 2018October 20, 2018

Political parties often don’t have as good a grasp of the situation on the ground as one might think.

by jim fossel October 14, 2018October 13, 2018

The confirmation process has become so partisan because both parties view the Supreme Court as the continuation of politics by other means.

In sports, smart coaches learn to take each opponent seriously.

The proposed transmission corridor through Maine could allow the environmentalist party to take the lead on a major new referendum.

The Maine Republican’s votes on Supreme Court nominees and other measures have been consistent and well-reasoned.

Revelations of a secret resistance to the president within the White House are more likely to instill fear than reassurance.

by Jim Fossel September 2, 2018August 31, 2018

Popularity of a citizen initiative isn’t enough. Legislatures have to be convinced.

by Jim Fossel August 26, 2018August 24, 2018

Maine’s next governor and Legislature should do their best to responsibly implement fully vetted citizen initiatives.

by Jim Fossel August 19, 2018August 18, 2018

Democrats’ pledges not to vote for Nancy Pelosi for speaker, should the opportunity arise, are empty and symbolic.