WASHINGTON, DC – Today, 21st Century Democrats, the nation’s top progressive PAC, announced its endorsement of Steve Shannon for Attorney General of Virginia.
“From his days as a prosecutor, to his co-founding of Northern Virginia’s AMBER Alert System, Steve has proven himself as an exemplary public servant., said Jim Scheibel, 21st Century Democrats’ Board Chairman “His commitment to protecting the environment while facilitating the creation of green jobs represents the kind of leadership Virginia needs and 21st Century Democrats sees to promote.”
Shannon, a father of three has been a state delegate since 2003. With his wife, Abby, he co-founded the AMBER Alert system in Northern Virginia to help rescue abducted children. Additionally, he led the fight to pass the 2008 Higher Education Bond Package, a bipartisan effort that has bolstered Virginia’s university and college infrastructure.
For over 20 years, 21st Century Democrats has worked to build a broad network of progressive Democratic leaders who shape the direction of the Democratic Party. They develop leadership at every level— from training new generations of field organizers and campaign staff to helping progressive candidates win campaigns. In 2008, 65% of their supported candidates won election to state, local, and federal government.
To learn more about 21st Century Democrats, visit www.21stcenturydems.org.
To learn more about Steve Shannon, visit www.shannon2009.com.
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The nation’s top progressive PAC?