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Socialist Surprises in Florida Senate | US News
A socialist Democrat just pulled off a stunning upset in Florida’s Senate primary, defeating Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman—whose campaign had $16.5 million—with less than $1 million spent and a commanding 56% to 44% win. Rep. Angie Nixon ran on bold progressive platforms: Medicare for All, billionaire taxes, ending for-profit prisons, and a $25 minimum wage—and leaned heavily on social media. Though Bernie Sanders and AOC didn’t endorse her, she got key backing from Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Maxwell Frost. Already a protest leader against redistricting, Nixon’s victory has Republicans…
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