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Angie Nixon Secures Unexpected Democratic Socialist Victory in Florida Primary

Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist, achieved a surprising victory in the Florida Democratic Senate primary, defeating an establishment-backed candidate. This win has sent shockwaves through the Democratic party and is seen as another significant success for the left, attributed in part to old-fashioned organizing.

19 Aug, 00:03 — 19 Aug, 19:35
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NYTMostly Factual10h ago

The Left Notches Another Win With This Secret Weapon: Old-Fashioned Organizing

State Representative Angie Nixon scored a stunning upset on Tuesday in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. Now comes the hard part: running as a progressive firebrand in a red state.

By Patricia Mazzei

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FTVery High11h ago

Democratic socialist unexpectedly wins Florida primary

Angie Nixon beats army veteran Alex Vindman in party’s US Senate race

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wapoMostly Factual3h ago

Why a stunning democratic socialist win in Florida is different

Angie Nixon’s victory in the Senate primary was powered by voters who normally don’t gravitate to progressives in the state’s lowest-income and less-educated counties.

By Dan Merica, Clara Ence Morse, Teo Armus

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The GuardianMostly Factual23m ago

Another democratic socialist victory – Angie Nixon in Florida – sends shock waves through party establishment

‘They call us extreme, they call us radical,’ the progressive candidate said. ‘But I think people see through that’ US politics live – latest updates It wasn’t supposed to be this way. In conservative Florida, Alex Vindman – a retired army intelligence officer who blew this whistle on Donald Trump in his first term – appeared set to carry the Democratic establishment banner as the party’s staged a long-shot bid to topple a Republican US senator. Continue reading...

By Richard Luscombe in Miami

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Fox NewsMixed3h ago

Who is Angie Nixon? Bullhorn-wielding socialist upsets establishment favorite in Sunshine State stunner

Democratic Socialists of America member Angie Nixon defeated Alexander Vindman in Florida despite his massive $16.3 million campaign war chest.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual11h ago

Who won and lost in Florida primaries: Key takeaways

Florida primaries reveal political shifts, reshaping key races ahead of crucial US midterm elections in November.

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YahooMostly Factual19h ago

Democratic socialist defeats Vindman to take on Moody for Florida Senate

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zerohedgeLow14h ago

Alexander Vindman Suffers Double-Digit Loss To Socialist Angie Nixon In Florida Senate Primary

Alexander Vindman Suffers Double-Digit Loss To Socialist Angie Nixon In Florida Senate Primary Alexander Vindman - a central Russiagate figure who flipped out when Donald Trump asked Ukraine to investigate Biden family corruption - and who was offered the job of Ukraine's Minister of Defense three times two months before the infamous 'perfect' Trump-Zelensky call - was just beaten out of a Florida Senate seat by Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon, 44-56 in Tuesday night's primary....

By Tyler Durden

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