Shawn Moody in CampusElect.org 2018 Gubernatorial coverage


On Abortion: 2010: private choice; 2018: ban with exceptions

Abortion: Mostly ban or mostly legal?

Janet Mills: Legal. Backed bill advancing access in rural & low-income communities. "I will fight any attempt to undermine or roll back a woman's right to choose."

Moody: Ban. During 2010 campaign said it was a private choice. Now ban, with exceptions for rape, incest or life of the mother.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Governor race Nov 1, 2018

On Civil Rights: Marriage is one man & one woman, but respect will of voters

Gay Marriage: Support gay marriage?

Mills: Yes. Proud that ME voters were first state to approve marriage equality at the ballot box.

Moody: Not personally. "Marriage is one man & one woman." Opposed marriage equality law, but in 2010 campaign, said he would "respect the will of voters."

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Governor race Nov 1, 2018

On Drugs: Opposes legalizing recreational marijuana despite 2016 vote

Marijuana: Support ME's 2016 ballot initiative that legalized recreational marijuana use?

Mills: Yes. Properly implemented, could "bring millions into our state economy, create jobs, and end unjust & costly war on drugs."

Moody: Opposes, part of corrupt initiative process that led him to run for office. Can't test impairment, so legalization is a liability for employers.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Governor race Nov 1, 2018

On Energy & Oil: Doesn't believe human activity contributes to climate change

Climate Change: Consider climate change a serious threat? Should government limit the levels of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere?

Mills: Yes. "Global climate change demands immediate action. I [will use] the authority of my office to address the problem in a meaningful way."

Moody: No. Doesn't believe human activity contributes to climate change. Says he will balance protecting Maine's environment and having a stable regulatory structure for job creators.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Governor race Nov 1, 2018

On Gun Control: Right to bear arms "shall never be questioned

Gun Control: Support more restrictive gun control legislation? Restrict semi-automatic weapons?

Mills: Yes. Ban bump stocks and high-capacity magazines. Spent career fighting for sensible gun safety laws, including related to domestic violence.

Moody: No. Supports ME Constitution's statement that right to keep and bear arms "shall never be questioned."

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Governor race Nov 1, 2018

On Jobs: Roll back minimum wage increase

Minimum Wage: Raise the minimum wage above the current $7.25/hour?

Mills: Yes. Preserve recent increase passed by voters, to $12/hr by 2020.

Moody: No. Roll back recent increase. This is among the initiatives he opposed.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Governor race Nov 1, 2018

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