New Hybrid PAC looks to help naturalized citizens, Muslim candidates run for federal office

A new progressive Political Action Committee (PAC) called "Cavalry PAC" is aiming to provide support for Muslim candidates and naturalized citizens seeking federal office. Led by former Democratic Congressional candidate Kara Eastman and progressive media figure Cenk Uygur, the PAC filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and is set to launch imminently.

Uygur, known for hosting "The Young Turks," made headlines with his short-lived Democratic presidential bid, which ended in March due to his ineligibility as a naturalized citizen under the Constitution's "Natural Born Citizen" Clause. Despite his exclusion from primary ballots, Uygur challenged this limitation through legal action, emphasizing equal rights for naturalized citizens. The Cavalry PAC intends to continue this legal battle, allocating a portion of its resources to address ongoing litigation and potentially expand efforts to other states.

Eastman, who previously ran for Congress in Nebraska's 2nd District, underscores the PAC's commitment to advancing the rights of naturalized citizens and supporting outsider candidates in grassroots elections. The PAC aims to allocate half of its funds to ongoing legal challenges and the remaining half to bolstering campaigns for Muslim candidates and other naturalized citizens seeking political office.

With Eastman's experience as Uygur's former campaign manager and a shared dedication to progressive values, Cavalry PAC seeks to address systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities in the political arena. By providing financial support and advocacy, the PAC aims to empower underrepresented voices and promote diversity in federal leadership positions.

17.04.24

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