David Hogg's PAC leaves some Dem campaigns fuming
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David Hogg's PAC, Leaders We Deserve, is accused by some Democratic campaigns of breaking financial promises.
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Leaders We Deserve, a PAC founded by David Hogg, is facing criticism from some Democratic campaigns it endorsed for alleged broken promises regarding financial commitments. Multiple campaigns, including those of Virginia state delegate Irene Shin and Illinois state senator Robert Peters, claim the group dangled hopes of significant financial support that never materialized. For Peters' campaign, sources said Leaders We Deserve promised a "sizable investment" and up to $1 million, but later informed them no investment would be made. Leaders We Deserve spokesperson Matilda Bress defended the PAC's strategy, stating they would not spend heavily on candidates with no path to victory, citing Peters' 28-point loss. This situation highlights internal tensions within progressive campaign funding, with some candidates praising the PAC's support in successful or near-successful races.
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