The Fair Fight Political Action Committee (FFPAC) is a left-of-center national organization claiming to combat of purported voter suppression of minorities and people of color. [1] Critics allege it is a funding vehicle supporting the dark money group Fair Fight Action founded by Georgia Democratic politician Stacey Abrams. [2]
FFPAC was established by Abrams after she lost the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election to Republican Governor Brian Kemp in 2018 by over 50,000 votes. Abrams refused to concede the loss[3] and launched a lawsuit claiming voting irregularities and voter suppression. [4] Her accusations of voter fraud launched Abrams to the national political spotlight where she has been quoted as claiming the Electoral College is racist[5] and labeling pro-life policies as “forced pregnancy.” [6]
Background
The Fair Fight PAC was established by Abrams and the Democratic Party of Georgia. [7] It funnels millions to various Democratic organizations nationally to investigate and overcome possible obstacles to voting for left-progressive candidates. [8] The largest recipient of its funding has been the dark money group Fair Fight Action that received over a million dollars in 2019. The PAC’s largest donors include California progressive activist Karla Jurvetson, who contributed roughly one million dollars in January of 2019. [9] Jurvetson is also known for supporting U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). [10][11] Fair Fight PAC receives additional funding from unions, Hollywood figures,[12] and a $10,000 contribution from Elizabeth Warren. [13]
The PAC is focusing its funding efforts towards 20 states for the 2020 elections through the staffing of what it describes as “robust voter protection operations.” [14] These resources will be deployed in what the PAC stamps as environments with voter intimidation,[15] including the accusation that the Republican National Committee intends to bully and curb voters through police deployment in voting stations. [16]
FFPAC created the Legislative Victory Fund that will invest millions into an effort to win the majority in the Georgia House of Representatives and additional seats in the Georgia Senate. [17]
Leadership
Stacey Abrams’ political background is at the Georgia state level where she served as the state House Minority Leader. [18] Abrams has become a national figure since not accepting a legitimate campaign defeat despite her claims of voter suppression and voter fraud being debunked by numerous sources. [19]
Abrams’ political positions include advocating for government-controlled healthcare,[20] banning modern sporting rifles,[21] labeling pro-life bills as “forced pregnancy,” and attestingthat abortion is a part of reproductive healthcare. [22] Abrams also explained that the Electoral College is racist and classist. [23]
Fair Fight U
Abrams has launched another affiliate to her umbrella of political organizations named Fair Fight U, the college student network of Fair Fight Pac. [24]