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politics7 days ago•8 min saved

Nixon Denies Socialist Label Amid DSA Ties in Florida Senate Bid

Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, says she’s not a socialist despite her Democratic Socialists of America membership, a stance GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez says signals where she stands and warns voters about socialism after Cuba and other regimes. Nixon’s primary upset of Vindman sets the stage for a November showdown with Republican Sen. Ashley Moody, with critics portraying her DSA ties as emblematic of broader socialist movements.

via Fox News|

#angie-nixon #dsa #florida

politics10 days ago•5 min saved

Florida Dems' Socialist Clash Exposes Party Rift

Florida's new Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon and state party chair Nikki Fried engaged in a heated exchange over Nixon's ties to the Democratic Socialists of America and the role of socialism in campaigning in a red-leaning state, signaling a fault line between the party's progressive base and its establishment as they grapple with messaging and coordination ahead of a bid to unseat Republican Sen. Ashley Moody.

via Axios|

#angie-nixon #democratic-socialists-of-america #florida-democrats

politics11 days ago•2 min saved

Vindman pledges to redirect campaign funds to Florida Democrats after Senate loss

Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who lost Florida's Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate to Angie Nixon, will redirect the millions he raised toward Democratic causes, starting with a $400,000 donation to the Florida Democratic Party to back Nixon and other races; federal law lets him preserve the funds for future elections, pay debts, or transfer to parties, and he plans additional donations in coming days.

via The Washington Post|

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politics11 days ago•5 min saved

Nixon distances herself from socialist label after Florida primary upset

Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, who scored a surprise Democratic Senate primary win, says she isn’t a socialist despite joining the Democratic Socialists of America, emphasizing housing, Medicare for All and unions while distancing herself from DSA orthodoxy on issues like prison abolition and open borders; she owns a bookstore, will campaign with both progressives and moderates, and won without major endorsements from DSA or Sanders (though Sanders backed her after the win). The national DSA was blindsided by her victory, and Nixon’s Gaza ceasefire stance and voting-rights advocacy illustrate a left-leaning record in a state wary of socialism, as she prepares to face Republican Ashley Moody in November.

via Axios|

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politics11 days ago•5 min saved

Sanders backs Nixon in Florida Senate bid after upset primary win

Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Florida Democrat Angie Nixon after her primary upset, backing her bid to face Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in November and arguing that working people in red states want real change; Nixon runs on a progressive platform with grassroots support, while Moody holds a large fundraising edge.

via Politico|

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politics12 days ago•10 min saved

Florida's Black Voters Defy Labels in Split Primary Outcomes

Florida’s primaries produced three striking outcomes that show Black voters aren’t a monolith: a Trump-backed Black Republican (Byron Donalds) is headed for the governor’s race, Angie Nixon, a Black progressive, won the Democratic Senate nomination, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz won in a heavily Black district. Taken together, the results suggest Black Floridians are being courted across the ideological spectrum and will base choices on issues like cost of living, opportunity, and representation rather than race alone, signaling a learning curve for both parties ahead of the November vote.

via The Root|

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politics12 days ago•9 min saved

Nixon Upset Triggers Florida Dems to Regroup and Rethink Strategy

Progressive Angie Nixon’s primary upset over Alexander Vindman has Florida Democrats scrambling about whether she can win a general election against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody, her fundraising for down-ballot races, and how her DSA ties and Israel policy will play with key blocs like Latino and Jewish voters. Supporters tout her energizing, fighter persona as a path to turnout, while critics warn her positions could hinder cross-coalition gains and electability in a state with a large Republican margin and diverse electorate.

via Politico|

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politics12 days ago•25 min saved

Grassroots Surge Seals Nixon's Florida Senate Primary Upset

Democratic socialist Angie Nixon defeated the better-funded Alexander Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, riding a grassroots, locally focused coalition and performing well in low-income, less-educated, and Black communities where progressives typically struggle. Nixon’s surge shows that a bottom-up campaign can outpace national profiles and money in a high-profile race, reshaping Florida’s political landscape ahead of the general election.

via The Washington Post|

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politics13 days ago•24 min saved

Nixon's Florida victory sets stage for long-shot November bid amid redistricting clash

Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, a progressive Democrat described as a democratic socialist, won her race in Florida, a victory that could set up a long-shot challenge in the November general election as lawmakers in Tallahassee press ahead with redistricting HB1D during a special session.

via AP News|

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politics13 days ago•6 min saved

Florida primary shock: Angie Nixon wins as tariffs pause and Panettiere family speaks out

Democratic socialist Angie Nixon pulled off a major upset in Florida's Democratic Senate primary, setting up a November race against Ashley Moody; President Trump paused 50% tariffs on Canada amid deal talk; Hayden Panettiere’s mother spoke publicly about concerns over her daughter's death and the boyfriend involved; and Pennsylvania prosecutors announced charges in a Penn State fraternity-linked drug-trafficking investigation.

via NBC News|

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politics13 days ago•3 min saved

DSA Breakthrough: Angie Nixon Wins Florida Senate Primary

Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, pulled off a historic upset by winning the Democratic Senate primary over former Trump impeachment witness Alex Vindman, marking the DSA’s first major statewide nomination. Nixon, who raised about $975,000 compared with Vindman’s $16.3 million, built a deep organizing base across Jacksonville and liberal pockets of the state, winning by double digits. The victory reshapes Florida Democratic politics and will test how Republicans frame Nixon’s socialist label in a Trump-leaning state ahead of the general election.

via Axios|

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politics13 days ago•3 min saved

Progressive DSA candidate Nixon shocks Florida Senate primary

Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon, a Florida state representative, won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Florida over fundraising powerhouse Alexander Vindman, setting up a November contest against Republican incumbent Ashley Moody. Nixon, an outspoken critic of DeSantis who has faced misdemeanor charges from a protest, ran with far less money than Vindman, who focused on Moody and did not debate Nixon. The victory adds to a wave of DSA-backed primary wins, even as other Florida races leaned establishment.

via The Guardian|

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politics13 days ago•402 min saved

Progressive Florida lawmaker shocks Democratic primary, heads to general vs. Moody

Progressive state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated former NSC aide Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, setting up a November showdown against Republican Sen. Ashley Moody. Vindman, once the favorite who raised about $16 million, was overtaken as Nixon framed the race as challenging the establishment; Moody, appointed by Gov. DeSantis to replace Rubio, won the GOP primary to advance to the general election.

via NBC News|

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politics4 months ago•6 min saved

Pink-Jumpsuit Protester Disrupts Florida Redistricting Vote

Florida Democrat Angie Nixon, wearing a pink jumpsuit and wielding a pink megaphone, interrupted the Florida House floor during the final passage of a DeSantis-backed redistricting bill, shouting that the move violated the Constitution; the bill passed 83-28 and heads to DeSantis for signature, with maps expected to favor Republicans by adding four seats.

via Fox News|

#angie-nixon #bullhorn #desantis

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

"Political Fallout: Jacksonville Shooting Puts Florida Leaders Under Scrutiny"

Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, representing the district where a white supremacist's deadly shooting rampage occurred in Jacksonville, has criticized Governor Ron DeSantis, accusing him of having "blood on his hands" due to his anti-Black policies and rhetoric. Nixon argues that DeSantis's actions have contributed to the violence and that warnings were given to him by legislators. DeSantis condemned the shooting but has faced criticism for policies seen as anti-Black, including rejecting an African American studies course and approving new standards for teaching African American history.

via The Hill|

#angie-nixon #anti-black-policies #florida