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Monthly Archives: June 2016

What Americans should — and shouldn’t — take away from Brexit

Monday, June 27, 2016Column, Home2016 Presidential election, Brexit, Donald Trump, European Union, Immigration, Refugees
By Jim Fossel

We should look at why Brexit passed in the context of Britain.

Partisan division doesn’t just belong to Republicans

Monday, June 20, 2016Column, Home2016 Presidential election, 2016 primaries, Bernie Sanders, Green Party, Guy Lebida, Hillary Clinton, John Baldacci, Libertarian Party, Linda Baker, Mark Eves, Ranked choice voting, Terry Hayes
By Jim Fossel

Voters in both parties rejected the cooperative, moderate spirit last week.

Maine needs to reform its government, not its elections

Monday, June 13, 2016Column, HomeClean Elections, Government reform, Ranked choice voting
By Jim Fossel

Maine is in need of serious change, not gimmicky “reforms” that attempt, and fail, to change our elections.

Mainers need to reclaim citizen initiatives from out-of-state astroturfing

Monday, June 6, 2016Column, Homebear baiting, gun control, Humane Society, MIchael Bloomberg, referendum, Second Amendment
By Jim Fossel

There’s a simple rule book to follow for an out-of-state group looking to notch a win in Maine.

Jim Fossel

Jim Fossel

Originally from Alna, Jim Fossel has volunteered with a number of campaigns over the years, including for Peter Mills for Governor in 2006. He previously worked for U.S. Senator Susan Collins and House Republican Leader Josh Tardy.

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