Summary
Leaders We Deserve, a political action committee (PAC) founded by David Hogg to support young progressives in Democratic primaries, faced criticism from some campaigns for not fulfilling financial support promises. Campaigns for candidates like Irene Shin and Robert Peters expressed disappointment after being told financial commitments would be withdrawn. Leaders We Deserve stated they chose not to fund campaigns they believed were unlikely to win.
Key Facts
- Leaders We Deserve is a PAC aiming to support young progressive candidates in Democratic primaries.
- David Hogg founded the PAC to help elect these candidates.
- Some campaigns, like Irene Shin's and Robert Peters', claimed the PAC withdrew promised financial support.
- Leaders We Deserve said it would not spend money on campaigns they felt had no chance of winning.
- Robert Peters, supported by various progressive groups, came third with 12% in his primary.
- Leaders We Deserve faced leadership changes and now has a clear stance against AIPAC.
- The PAC supported other candidates with financial aid, helping some win or compete closely.
- Despite criticisms, the PAC cited successful investments in other campaigns as justification for their strategy.
