News: Rep. Jake Auchincloss’ (D-Mass.) newly revamped leadership PAC — Beyond Thoughts and Prayers — has contributed over $900,000 to House Democrats this cycle.
Auchincloss’ PAC has given to every DCCC Frontliner and Red-to-Blue candidate in his bid to build a “gun violence prevention majority.” The Massachusetts Democrat’s top priority in the campaign world is backing candidates who share his vision to reduce firearm deaths.
Auchincloss has given or raised over $100,000 for Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), a Frontliner who has become a passionate voice for gun safety after a mass shooting in Golden’s district.
Looking forward to the next Congress, Auchincloss said he hopes a potential Democratic majority quickly turns to gun violence issues.
Democrats from Vice President Kamala Harris on down have been more open this cycle in talking about gun safety proposals in their campaigns, a topic many used to shy away from for fear of Republican criticism. We observed Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) talking passionately about gun safety as part of her Senate campaign.
Auchincloss singled out universal background checks, implementing safe storage and a federal assault weapons ban as his top legislative goals. Auchincloss also called for the repeal of a 2005 law that shielded gun manufacturers from liability after shootings.
Since winning election in 2020, Auchincloss has raised or given $1.4 million to Dems. He’s also chipped in $205,000 in DCCC dues, over his allotted amount.
