Dem donor putting $2 million into Va. gubernatorial race

[DonViejo]

BY MALLORY SHELBOURNE - 08/22/17 01:01 PM EDT

The group run by environmental activist Tom Steyer on Tuesday announced that it will put $2 million into the Virginia governor’s race in an effort to help elect Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam (D), the Democratic nominee.

The campaign from NextGen America is part of an effort to organize young voters to elect Northam and help other Democrats to victory in the state legislature. “Young people are overwhelmingly progressive, and they can make the difference this year in Virginia,” Steyer said in a statement.

Steyer, a former hedge fund manager who is an outspoken environmentalist, poured over $66 million into the 2016 elections, according to a tracker by The Washington Post.

“Now more than ever, we need strong and principled state leadership to stand up to Donald Trump and the GOP’s divisive and hateful actions. Virginians deserve a leader like Ralph Northam who is committed to the issues young people care about: preventing climate disaster, promoting prosperity and equality, and protecting the fundamental rights of all Virginians," Steyer said.

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http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/347493-dem-donor-putting-2-million-into-va-gubernatorial-race

[Blue_Tires]

1. good... we'll need it!