Hitting Home PAC

[1] Buttigieg launched the PAC in June 2017, several months after his failed bid for the Democratic National Committee chairmanship in its 2017 election.

[3] It aimed to refocus the party to place an emphasis on the message that it would "protect and support people going about their lives.

"[4] Buttigieg stated a desire for the PAC to focus on supporting heartland Democrats.

[9] This has led to an accusation by HuffPost that the PAC did little but spend money to boost Buttigieg's image.

[11] The PAC paid $70,000 to Lis Smith, who served as Buttigieg's spokesperson and subsequently became the communications director for his presidential bid.