According to political activist Saikat Chakrabarti, "not taking corporate money is a core part of the progressive message".
In 2018, three-quarters of Democratic Party challengers in "top races" rejected corporate PAC money.
Around 185 Democratic candidates agreed not to take corporate PAC money, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cory Booker, and Kamala Harris.
Congresswoman Elaine Luria (D-VA) was criticized for backing out of the pledge after achieving office.
The Atlantic points out that many non-incumbent candidates are unable to attract corporate donations, so making the pledge is mostly symbolic.