The Duckpin Podcast: Episode #10
Jim Fossel on Senator Susan Collins re-election and Maine politics
This week we talk with Jim Fossel, longtime political activist and columnist, about the re-election of U.S. Senator Susan Collins.
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About the Episode: In this episode we discuss;
How Senator Susan Collins easily defeated Democrat Sara Gideon;
Why elite Washington Democrats can’t understand Maine;
How ranked-choice voting impacts campaign strategy;
Maine’s longtime independent political streak;
The potential comeback of former Governor Paul LePage.
About the Guest: Jim Fossel is a longtime political activist and columnist. He is a former Chairman of the Maine Young Republicans, a former staffer for U.S. Senator Susan Collins, and political activists. He is a columnist for the Portland Press Herald as well as here at The Duckpin.
You can follow Jim on Twitter at @jimfossel and on Facebook.