Future Forward PAC

Future Forward PAC
Legal statusSuper PAC
LeaderChauncey McLean
Websitefutureforwardusa.org

The Future Forward PAC was the largest single-candidate Super PAC in the 2024 United States presidential election.[1][2]

Description

The organization is led by Chauncey McLean, who formerly worked for the Obama campaign. When the PAC was formed in 2020, the Biden campaign initially worried that it was created to support the Trump campaign. It later became apparent that the PAC had instead raised $100m for Biden campaign ads, mostly from Silicon Valley-based donors.[3] When Guy Cecil stepped down from leading the Priorities USA PAC in March 2024, the Biden campaign communicated to donors that Future Forward should be the new target for large donations.[4]

After Biden withdrew from the election, the PAC shifted its messaging to the 2024 Kamala Harris presidential campaign. It raised over $700 million, conducted millions of voter surveys, and produced thousands of ads. Michael Bloomberg and Bill Gates both reportedly donated $50 million to the PAC.[5] Gates' donation was made to the Future Forward USA Action arm of Future Forward, which does not disclose its donors.[3] It is notable for its secrecy, and its deeply analytical approach.[3]

References

  1. ^ Wright, David (October 30, 2024). "If you've been seeing more pro-Harris ads online lately, here's why | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "PAC Profile: Future Forward USA".
  3. ^ a b c Schleifer, Theodore. "Inside the Secretive $700 Million Ad-Testing Factory for Kamala Harris".
  4. ^ Goldmacher, Shane; Epstein, Reid (July 14, 2023). "Biden Switches Up His Big-Money Operation Ahead of 2024".
  5. ^ Dorn, Sara. "Michael Bloomberg Gives Harris $50 Million, Report Says". Forbes. Retrieved November 2, 2024.


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