Blog / Thursday Oct 11, 2018
FACT CHECK: Shawn Moody's Debate Performance Was Filled with Backtracking, Falsehoods, and Inconsistencies
Westbrook, MAINE – During last night’s Portland Press Herald gubernatorial debate, Republican candidate for governor Shawn Moody ‘forgot’ his previous positions, ran away from others, and displayed a concerning lack of knowledge on key policy issues. To help keep track of Moody’s missteps, the Maine Democratic Party is providing the following fact check:
While Janet Mills made it clear where she stands on these important issues and the policy surrounding them, Shawn Moody showed that he can't be trusted and simply isn't qualified to lead our state.
Press Release / Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
Mills Comes Out on Top in First Major Debate While Moody Struggles with Basic Facts and Policies
Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement after tonight’s gubernatorial debate:
“Janet Mills once again showed Maine voters why she is by far the most qualified candidate in this race. After eight years of failed Republican leadership, Janet Mills is ready to take Maine in a new direction. She’ll expand health care, build an economy that allows everyone in our state to prosper, and improve our education system—and she has detailed policy proposals to back up her vision.
Press Release / Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
Shawn Moody Says he “Supports the Tariffs” That Hurt Maine Workers
Westbrook, MAINE – Last week, Shawn Moody told Mainers at a gubernatorial forum that he supports President Trump’s tariffs that destabilized and
Press Release / Monday Oct 8, 2018
Jared Golden Delivers Strong Performance in First Debate, Poliquin Hides from His Record
Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement after tonight’s ME-02 Congressional candidate debate:
“While Jared Golden showed tonight that he’s the change Maine needs, Bruce Poliquin spent the entire night engaging in a character assassination of a Marine Corps combat veteran, going so far as to question his patriotism. His tactics are a sad attempt to hide his own record, and now the Maine GOP is doubling down on the same disturbing line of attack."
Press Release / Monday Oct 8, 2018
ICYMI: Moody Doubles-Down on Overfunded Comment by Complaining About Additional Voter-Approved School Funding
Westbrook, MAINE – Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody really doesn’t like Maine schools receiving adequate funding.
Press Release / Friday Oct 5, 2018
Maine Democratic Party Responds to Sen. Collins’ Support for Judge Kavanaugh’s Confirmation
Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement today after Senator Susan Collins announced her support for Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court:
Press Release / Friday Oct 5, 2018
Moody On Climate Change: It’s “Important Not to Overreact”
Westbrook, MAINE – Maine is getting hammered by climate change, but it’s no big deal to Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody.
Press Release / Wednesday Oct 3, 2018
Moody Says He “Doesn’t Remember” Wanting to Repeal Medicaid Expansion
Westbrook, MAINE – After repeatedly saying during the primary that he would fight to repeal Medicaid expansion as governor and that “
Press Release / Tuesday Oct 2, 2018
LTEs in Support of Janet Mills Flood Maine Papers
Westbrook, MAINE – As Election Day draws closer, letters to the editor in support for Janet Mills have been pouring into Maine newspapers all over Maine, signaling excitement and momentum for a new brand of leadership in the Blaine House.
Here is what Mainers have been saying about Janet Mills in the past week alone:
Press Release / Tuesday Oct 2, 2018
Maine Senate Candidates Endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice America
Westbrook, Maine - NARAL Pro-Choice America endorsed four candidates for the Maine Senate yesterday, adding to a week of high-profile endorsements for Democratic legislative candidates in Maine.
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