Businessman and Republican donor Mike Minogue’s gubernatorial campaign in Massachusetts launched a new ad buy Monday, and less than a week later he entered the competition.
The ad purchased a statewide 60-minute ad that debuted Sunday night in the NFL game, which included the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills, as well as a 30-second ad.
Mountain is the first channel to report ad buying news.
Among the attractions, Minogue describes his experience selling coffee during the gas crisis of the 1970s and his time in the army as a ranger and platoon leader. Minogue then talked about his tenure as CEO of Abiomed, a Massachusetts medical device technology company.
“From soldiers to CEOs, I’ve been a new type of governor,” Minogue said after highlighting the rising cost of living in Bay State.
Minogue covered affordability in his campaign announcement last week.
“They are suppressed by higher costs, ignored by politicians, who care more about themselves than the citizens they serve,” Minogue said. “The workers – those who build our communities, teach our children, pay bills – are left behind and many people leave. Our current one-party system does not work.”
In next year’s governor election, Minogue raised an ad purchase after challenging incumbent Governor Maura Healey (D) to challenge incumbent Governor Maura Healey (D).
Minogue is the latest Republican, entering the crowded primary in the Blue State. Mike Kennealy and Brian Shortsleeve both served in the administration of former Gov. Charlie Baker (R) and they are also running for the state’s top position.
Baker was the last Republican to serve as governor of Massachusetts and left office in 2023 after two terms.
Even if Republicans succeed in Massachusetts, future Republican nominees will face a climb with Healy. The nonpartisan chef political report rated race as a “stable democracy.”
The Democratic Governor Association called Minogue “Maga Megadonor” in a statement last week.
“As governor, Minogue will bring Donald Trump’s toxic agenda to Beacon Hill: Raise costs, eliminate health care, shut down cancer research and undermine fundamental freedoms,” the association wrote.