NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia PAC Endorses Steven Shannon for Attorney General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2009 NARAL PRO-CHOICE VIRGINIA PAC ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENT OF STEVE SHANNON FOR ATTONEY GENERAL, COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Endorsement highlights organization’s dedication to building pro-choice leadership in the Commonwealth (Alexandria, VA) – Today, NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia PAC, the Commonwealth’s leading advocate for personal privacy and a woman’s right to choose, announced its endorsement of Delegate Steve Shannon for Attorney General, who is challenging anti-choice State Senator Ken Cuccinelli. “We trust that voters will make the right decision this fall when it comes to protecting women’s health,” said Tarina Keene, Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia. “State Senator Ken Cuccinelli has time, and time again, voted against women and families, severely limiting access to reproductive healthcare and damaging privacy rights for all Virginians.We have no doubt that this pattern will continue, and must ensure that Virginians have an Attorney General advocating for their comprehensive reproductive healthcare needs. That candidate is Delegate Steve Shannon.” “Delegate Shannon is a pro-choice leader who has supported numerous measures to prevent unintended pregnancies, promote comprehensive sex education, and reduce the need for abortion. We are thrilled to endorse Steve and look forward to working closely with him in years to come,” Keene added. Delegate Shannon, who has received a 100% Pro-Choice Rating from NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia since 2005, shared, “I am honored to receive the endorsement of NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia. As Attorney General, I will uphold the law protecting Virginia women’s right to choose, and am committed to protecting the safety of health care providers.” NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia supports candidates who are dedicated to family planning, preventing unintended pregnancy, and increasing access to reproductive healthcare for women and families. The organization’s powerful statewide network of activists will mobilize pro-choice voters throughout Virginia to help elect Delegate Shannon and other pro-choice candidates in November. Contact: Tarina Keene, 757-287-3356 ###
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