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Shawn Moody Can’t Outrun His Record of Climate Change Denial

In last night’s Maine gubernatorial debate, Republican Shawn Moody desperately contorted himself and tried to escape his own record of denying climate science, but Mainers know the truth. Earlier this year at a Republican primary debate, when asked whether he believed the science of climate change,Moody responded, “No.” And in a debate just last week,…

Moody Bombs Maine Debate, Gets Called Out for Weak Answers

With his pitiful performance at last night’s Maine gubernatorial debate, GOP nominee Shawn Moody made clear not only how unprepared he is to be governor but also how wildly out of step he is with everyday Mainers. But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what Maine reporters had to say about Moody’s debate…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad on Health Care in Maine

Ad: ‘He Won’t Think Twice About Our Health Care’ Today, A Better Maine, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association released a new ad, “Think Twice.” The ad highlights the threat Shawn Moody poses to Mainers’ health care. Like Paul LePage, Moody has consistently opposed expanding health care coverage for Mainers. Without the…

Shawn Moody Refuses to Stand Up for Maine Women, Ducks on Kavanaugh Confirmation

Yet again, Maine Republican Shawn Moody is ducking and refusing to stand up for Mainers—this time on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. “Silent Shawn” recently punted and refused to answer a Portland Press Herald inquiry about the Supreme Court confirmation process. In contrast, Attorney General Janet Mills spoke out strongly, saying, “I would…

LePage Rewards Moody’s Loyalty

LePage Family Donates $2,000 to LePage “Mini-Me” Governor Paul LePage’s name might not be on the ballot this November, but his agenda most definitely is, and he’s doing everything he can to cement his damaging legacy in Maine. New campaign reports reveal that LePage and his wife each donated $1,000 to “LePage’s mini-me” Shawn Moody,…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Maine

Today, A Better Maine, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association released a new ad, “Said It.” The ad highlight’s Shawn Moody’s comments that Maine schools are “overfunded.” It’s clear Moody’s in the wrong: Maine’s schools are struggling with underpaid teachers and crumbling buildings. Maine needs a governor who will fight for the state’s…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Maine

Today, A Better Maine, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association released a new ad, “Overfunded.” The ad uses Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody’s own words to highlight his disastrous plan for Maine schools. Despite Maine’s crumbling schools, underpaid teachers and struggling education system, Moody says Maine schools are “overfunded.” Maine schools deserve…

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Maine

Today, A Better Maine, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association released a new ad, “First Day.” The ad highlights Maine Attorney General Janet Mills’ education record, taking on fraud and using settlement money to start a new jobs skills training program. The ad also highlights Mills’ plans to invest in public schools,…

DGA Statement on Janet Mills’ Maine Primary Win

DGA Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (WA) and Vice Chair Gov. Gina Raimondo (RI) issued the following statements on Janet Mills winning the Democratic nomination for Governor of Maine: “I congratulate Attorney General Janet Mills on her historic nomination for Governor of Maine,” said Gov. Inslee. “From combatting the opioid crisis to helping Mainers stay in their homes…

DGA Statement on Maine Republican Primary

Tonight, DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Maine’s Republican primary: “Maine voters are ready to turn the LePage on the last eight years, but Shawn Moody stands for more of the same failed agenda that has hurt Maine’s families and small businesses. Moody has backed the entire LePage agenda from blocking…

The Latest

Shawn Moody Can’t Outrun His Record of Climate Change Denial

Moody Bombs Maine Debate, Gets Called Out for Weak Answers

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad on Health Care in Maine

Shawn Moody Refuses to Stand Up for Maine Women, Ducks on Kavanaugh Confirmation

LePage Rewards Moody’s Loyalty

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Maine

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Maine

DGA-Backed Group Launches New Ad in Maine

DGA Statement on Janet Mills’ Maine Primary Win

DGA Statement on Maine Republican Primary