A Full Field

With the launch of Pat McGowan's campaign today, the Democratic gubernatorial field now seems complete. The other major candidates are Libby Mitchell, John Richardson, Steve Rowe and Rosa Scarcelli.

In addition to launch events in Fort Kent, Bangor and Portland, the McGowan campaign is now up on the web, facebook and twitter.

Here's the now-requisite introductory youtube video:


McGowan seems to be having a good press day. In addition to a smattering of stories this morning on his announcement (including a front-pager from the Morning Sentinel, where McGowan's mother was once editor) there was also an AP piece by Glenn Adams in the Bangor Daily News titled "Outdoors enthusiasts delight in state’s conservation efforts" which quotes the new candidate and meshes perfectly with Mcgowan's campaign persona as an outdoorsman and experienced executive.