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Florida Democrats to decide which way the party leans in Senate race

Fadingsecond windCoverage went quiet for 7 days, then returned with 65 more reports - 30 voices in all.
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  1. wptv.comseen 13 Aug, 04:28headline rewritten

    Vindman’s money advantage meets Nixon’s Florida roots in Democratic Senate primaryAlex Vindman's money advantage meets Angie Nixon's Florida roots in Democratic Senate primary

  2. The Hillseen 19 Aug, 04:13headline rewritten

    Progressive defeats Vindman to take on Moody for Florida SenateDemocratic socialist defeats Vindman to take on Moody for Florida Senate

  3. Bloomberg Politicsseen 19 Aug, 04:13headline rewritten

    Progressive Nixon Downs Vindman in Florida Senate Primary RaceDemocratic Socialist Takes Florida Senate Primary, Donalds Wins

  4. Bloomberg Politicsseen 19 Aug, 13:25headline rewritten

    Democratic Socialist Takes Florida Senate Primary, Donalds WinsDemocratic Socialist Nixon Takes Florida Senate Primary

  5. Axiosseen 19 Aug, 13:25description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Angie Nixon's stunning Florida Senate primary win on Tuesday gave the Democratic Socialists of America its biggest statewide breakthrough yet: For the first time this year, a DSA member won a major-party nomination for statewide office. Why it matters: The breakthrough —the biggest upset in modern Florida Democratic politics— was also stunning because Republicans have spent years making opposition to socialism central to their political brand in the state. Nixon, a Jacksonville state...

    Angie Nixon's stunning Florida Senate primary win on Tuesday gave the Democratic Socialists of America its biggest statewide breakthrough yet: For the first time ever, a DSA member won a major-party nomination for statewide office. Why it matters: The breakthrough —the biggest upset in modern Florida Democratic politics— was also stunning because Republicans have spent years making opposition to socialism central to their political brand in the state. Nixon, a Jacksonville state representative...

  6. Bloomberg Politicsseen 19 Aug, 17:31headline rewritten

    Democratic Socialist Nixon Takes Florida Senate PrimaryDemocratic Socialist Nixon Dominates Florida Senate Primary

  7. The Hillseen 19 Aug, 21:52headline rewritten

    Live updates: Florida Dem Angie Nixon stuns in Senate primary; Trump hosts crypto leadersLive updates: Trump indicates he'll meet with Kim Jong Un; US, Canada closing in on tariff deal

  8. Axiosseen 24 Aug, 03:14headline rewritten

    'Stop gaslighting me!': Florida Democrats' Senate nominee and party chair have heated call over socialism"Stop gaslighting me!": Florida Democrats' Senate nominee and party chair have heated call over socialism

  9. nypost.comseen 24 Aug, 07:03headline rewritten

    Florida Senate nominee Angie Nixon claims GOP is ‘trying to kill’ black AmericansFar-left Florida Democrat Angie Nixon claims GOP is ‘literally trying to kill’ black Americans

  10. Axiosseen 25 Aug, 05:09description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Florida's new Democratic Senate nominee, Angie Nixon , and the state party's chair had a heated conversation Friday which included a yelling match about the impact of socialism and the challenges of campaigning in a red state like Florida, three people familiar with the conversation tell Axios. Why it matters: The conflict exposes the fault line in the party between the progressive base embodied by Nixon and the establishment represented by the state party's chair, Nikki Fried. Democrats...

    Florida's new Democratic Senate nominee, Angie Nixon , and the state party's chair had a heated conversation Friday that included a yelling match about the impact of socialism and the challenges of campaigning in a red state like Florida, three people familiar with the conversation tell Axios. Why it matters: The conflict exposes the fault line in the party between the progressive base embodied by Nixon and the establishment represented by the state party's chair, Nikki Fried. Democrats already...

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What it is about

Ashley MoodyAbdul El-SayedAlex VindmanAubrey JewettEmeritius Susan MacmanusAngie NixonDonald TrumpRon DesantisMoodyDemocratic PartyGray Florida Capital BureauMichigan, United StatesWashington, Washington, United StatesFlorida, United StatesForrest SaundersMarco RubioDemocratic SenateAmericaJacksonville, Florida, United StatesGus Bilirakis

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5 Aug, 19:40over 25 days30 Aug, 10:00

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How it spread - 65 original reports, 4 reprints

  1. Wed, 5 August 2026

    1 report
  2. Mon, 10 August 2026

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  3. Tue, 18 August 2026

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    • newrepublic.com00:00

      In today’s newsletter, read about Angie Nixon versus Alex Vindman, Arkansas’s upcoming Medicaid crisis, and more ...

    • The Guardian World09:00

      Politics that worked for Democratic candidates in New York, Minnesota, Michigan won’t cut it in red Florida, analysts say If primary elections elsewhere this summer were tussles between progressives and moderates for the direction of the Democratic party’s political future, Tuesday’s contests in Florida could not be more different. In a former swing state that has in recent years become reliably red, moderate Democratic candidates Alex Vindman and David Jolly are heavily favored to become the...

  4. Wed, 19 August 2026

    36 reports
    • The Hill00:03edited after publishing

      previouslyProgressive defeats Vindman to take on Moody for Florida Senate

      Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D), a democratic socialist, is poised to deliver an unexpected upset and defeat President Trump whistleblower Alex Vindman in the Democratic contest for Florida Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Vindman, who became a star witness during Trump’s first impeachment trial, and Nixon were the only two Democrats running...

    • iheart.com00:06

      Angie Nixon wins the Florida Senate Democratic primary, defeating Alex Vindman. Nixon, a Democratic Socialist, will face incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody in the midterms. Despite Vindman's financial edge, Nixon's grassroots campaign resonated with voters.

    • iheart.com00:06

      Angie Nixon wins the Florida Senate Democratic primary, defeating Alex Vindman. Nixon, a Democratic Socialist, will face incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody in the midterms. Despite Vindman's financial edge, Nixon's grassroots campaign resonated with voters.

    • iheart.com00:06

      Angie Nixon wins the Florida Senate Democratic primary, defeating Alex Vindman. Nixon, a Democratic Socialist, will face incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody in the midterms. Despite Vindman's financial edge, Nixon's grassroots campaign resonated with voters.

    • iheart.com00:06

      Angie Nixon wins the Florida Senate Democratic primary, defeating Alex Vindman. Nixon, a Democratic Socialist, will face incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody in the midterms. Despite Vindman's financial edge, Nixon's grassroots campaign resonated with voters.

    • iheart.com00:06

      Angie Nixon wins the Florida Senate Democratic primary, defeating Alex Vindman. Nixon, a Democratic Socialist, will face incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody in the midterms. Despite Vindman's financial edge, Nixon's grassroots campaign resonated with voters.

    • Bloomberg Politics00:23edited after publishing ×3

      previouslyDemocratic Socialist Nixon Takes Florida Senate Primary

      Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon stormed to a surprise win in Florida’s US Senate primary, while Republican Representative Byron Donalds, backed by a $100 million war chest and President Donald Trump’s endorsement, cruised to victory in his gubernatorial primary.

    • Google News - Top Stories01:28

      Democratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches surprise primary win in Florida US Senate race The Guardian Florida Senate Primary Special Election 2026 Live Results: Moody, Nixon, Vindman and More NBC News Socialist candidates' mixed results in Florida primaries: 5 takeaways USA Today Vote 2026: Primary election results for Florida’s U.S. Senate race on Aug. 18, 2026 News4JAX Election Live Updates: Florida Chooses Donalds and Jolly as Nominees to Replace DeSantis as Governor The New York Times

    • Axios02:14edited after publishing

      Angie Nixon's stunning Florida Senate primary win on Tuesday gave the Democratic Socialists of America its biggest statewide breakthrough yet: For the first time ever, a DSA member won a major-party nomination for statewide office. Why it matters: The breakthrough —the biggest upset in modern Florida Democratic politics— was also stunning because Republicans have spent years making opposition to socialism central to their political brand in the state. Nixon, a Jacksonville state representative...

    • Google News - Top Stories03:00

      Angie Nixon scores socialist breakthrough in Trump's Florida Axios Socialists capture major Florida victory on hit-or-miss night for Trump-endorsed primary candidates Fox News Democratic socialist Angie Nixon will defeat Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, CNN projects CNN Florida Senate Primary Special Election 2026 Live Results: Moody, Nixon, Vindman and More NBC News Florida voters, hungry for change, snub Dem establishment and even Trump Politico

    • Times of India03:11

      Angie Nixon secured a surprise Democratic Senate primary victory in Florida. She will now face Republican Ashley Moody in the general election. Byron Donalds and David Jolly won their respective governor primary nominations. New congressional maps are expected to favor Republicans significantly. These primaries set the stage for Florida's November political direction.

    • Google News - Top Stories04:26

      A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries The New York Times Who won and lost in Florida primaries: Key takeaways Al Jazeera Democratic socialist Angie Nixon will defeat Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, CNN projects CNN Florida Senate Primary Special Election 2026 Live Results: Moody, Nixon, Vindman and More NBC News What to Know About Florida Progressive Angie Nixon WSJ

    • breitbart.com04:37

      Republican Ashley Moody clinched the nomination in the Florida Senate primary for the special election to fill Marco Rubio's vacant seat.

    • ABC (Spain)05:06

      El avance de candidatos socialistas entre el electorado del Partido Demócrata EE.UU. llegó este martes por la noche hasta Florida, un estado donde el 'anticomunismo' resuena más que en ningún lugar de la primera potencia mundial. Allí, Angie Nixon, una diputada estatal poco conocida hasta ahora, se ha impuesto en las primarias demócratas para una elección de gran importancia: el escaño al Senado en juego en Florida en la cita electoral de este noviembre.La victoria de Nixon confirma el auge del...

    • The Hill05:43

      A progressive scored an unexpected upset in Florida’s Democratic primary for Senate, a left-wing breakthrough in President Trump’s home state that tees up a tough, GOP-favored fight this fall. Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, who is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) but was not endorsed by the national organization, toppled Alex Vindman, whose star rose as a witness in...

    • La Repubblica (Italy)07:31

      Angie Nixon vince la corsa all’interno del suo partito per il seggio al Senato e sfiderà a novembre la repubblicana Ashley Moody. Sconfitto Alex Vindman, l’ex ufficiale dell’esercito diventato volto noto dell’impeachment di Trump

    • Al Jazeera English08:38

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

    • Google News - Top Stories09:10

      Socialists capture major Florida victory on hit-or-miss night for Trump-endorsed primary candidates Fox News A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries The New York Times 5 takeaways from Florida Senate primary: GOP Sen Ashley Moody will face DSA's Nixon Fox News Key Florida Takeaways: A Socialist Upset and Far-Right Flops WSJ 5 key takeaways from Florida’s primaries MS NOW

    • pjmedia.com09:18

      Democrats nominate a socialist Senate candidate in Florida, risking an easy GOP win in 2026 elections.

    • ČT24 (Czechia)09:33

      Demokratické primárky na Floridě před doplňovacími volbami do Senátu vyhrála demokratická socialistka Angie Nixonová, informují média. Agentura Reuters píše o překvapivém vítězství nad bývalým činitelem Rady pro národní bezpečnost Alexem Vindmanem, který navíc na reklamu v kampani vybral šestnáctkrát víc peněz. Primárky se konaly také na Aljašce a ve Wyomingu.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)11:48

      Angie Nixon scores Florida Senate upset as voters advance candidates in key Senate, House, governor races across 4 states

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)11:48

      State lawmaker advances to face Republican Sen. Ashley Moody as midterm races take shape across 4 states

    • The Hill12:54edited after publishing

      previouslyLive updates: Florida Dem Angie Nixon stuns in Senate primary; Trump hosts crypto leaders

      One of the last big primary election nights in the midterm cycle also brought another round of surprises. Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), crushed Democrat Alex Vindman for a chance to run against Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) to fill out the last two years of Secretary of...

    • businessday.co.za13:08

      Nixon wins Democratic nomination over US Army veteran Alex Vindman in Florida

    • The Guardian World13:08

      Nixon bested Alexander Vindman to win Democratic nomination and now faces Republican Ashley Moody in November Trump-backed Byron Donalds wins Republican primary in race to succeed Florida governor DeSantis In an upset for the Democratic establishment, progressive Angie Nixon won the party’s US Senate primary in Florida, beating former army intelligence officer Alexander Vindman. Nixon, a state representative and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, had significantly less funding...

    • Google News - Top Stories13:28

      Sabato’s Crystal Ball moves Florida Senate race to safely Republican after Nixon win The Hill A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries The New York Times Another democratic socialist victory – Angie Nixon in Florida – sends shock waves through party establishment The Guardian Democratic socialist Angie Nixon will defeat Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, CNN projects CNN Trump celebrates Florida loss of ‘treasonous creep’ The Hill

    • The Hill13:28

      Election handicapper Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted the Florida Senate race in favor of Republicans following an unexpected Tuesday win for a democratic socialist in the primary. State Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Fla.) won the Democratic nomination over Alex Vindman, the former director for European Affairs at the National Security Council, in a complete shakeup that notched...

    • Google News - Top Stories13:29

      Democratic socialist candidate Angie Nixon says "it's not about labels" after Florida Senate primary victory CBS News A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries The New York Times Angie Nixon’s Senate primary upset sets up a political puzzle for Florida Democrats NBC News Democratic socialist Angie Nixon will defeat Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, CNN projects CNN Socialists capture major Florida victory on hit-or-miss night for...

    • latintimes.com14:25

      Just as Florida Democrats appear to be making their most significant gains among South Florida's Hispanic voters in a quarter-century, the party has nominated a democratic socialist for one of the state's most important races.

    • PBS NewsHour16:38

      Nixon's upset sets up a long-shot challenge to U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, a former state attorney general who Gov. Ron DeSantis selected to fill the seat after it was vacated by Marco Rubio, who Trump chose as secretary of state.

    • Google News - Top Stories16:38

      Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won the Senate primary in Florida. Can she win in November? PBS #Resistance Democrats are flopping in primaries Politico The rise of DSA is killing off Resistance 1.0 Democrats Axios A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries The New York Times Democratic socialist Angie Nixon scores surprise win in Florida US Senate primary The Guardian

    • The Hill17:05

      President Trump on Wednesday celebrated the loss of Alex Vindman in the Senate Democratic primary in Florida. “The most gratifying loss last night was that of a real treasonous creep, Alexander Vindman, to a Radical Left Lunatic, who can’t speak or think properly,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon...

    • Die Zeit (Germany)17:16

      Nach Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan gewinnt der linke Demokraten-Flügel eine weitere Kandidatur: Angie Nixon tritt in Donald Trumps Bundesstaat für den Senat an.

    • The Guardian World19:35

      ‘They call us extreme, they call us radical,’ the progressive Senate 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 staged a long-shot bid to topple a Republican US senator. Continue reading...

    • Google News - Top Stories22:09

      Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday's primary in Florida. Can she win in November? AP News A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries The New York Times Opinion | The DSA reaches for the Senate The Washington Post Democratic socialist Angie Nixon will defeat Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, CNN projects CNN Democrats are in their post-resistance era: From the Politics Desk NBC News

    • PBS NewsHour22:55

      An upset win by a progressive candidate leads a host of headlines from Tuesday's primaries. In the Senate primary, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon trounced more moderate Democrat Alex Vindman, even though he spent far more money. In Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola was the top vote-getter in the non-partisan Senate primary. Lisa Desjardins reports.

  5. Thu, 20 August 2026

    11 reports
    • The Hill00:19

      Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D), who defeated President Trump whistleblower Alex Vindman in the Sunshine State's Democratic Senate primary, said Wednesday the divisions in the party were not important. “It's not necessarily a socialist message or a progressive message. It's actually just about the needs of people," Nixon said in a Wednesday appearance on...

    • El Pais English08:27

      The socialist won the Senate nomination against a more moderate and much better‑funded rival, but winning in November will be an even steeper challenge in Florida’s increasingly conservative electorate

    • Google News - Top Stories08:45

      #Resistance Democrats are flopping in primaries Politico Capitol agenda: Trump 1.0 enemies face brutal primaries Politico Will Democrats abandon Florida after Nixon win? The Hill Democratic socialist Angie Nixon scores surprise win in Florida US Senate primary The Guardian The rise of DSA is killing off Resistance 1.0 Democrats Axios

    • The Hill10:00

      The left of the Democratic Party scored its biggest upset of the year on Tuesday — and it did so in Florida, a state that is usually inhospitable territory for anything adjacent to socialism. State Rep. Angie Nixon (D) beat Alexander Vindman handily in the Democrats’ U.S. Senate primary. Nixon, a progressive lawmaker and organizer...

    • The Hill11:13

      In today's issue: ▪ Democrats face uphill fight in Florida ▪ Cassidy shares doubts on FDA nominee ▪ Trump downplays bond market concerns ▪ Melanoma mRNA vaccine trial success Florida Democrats are warning national party members not to abandon the state in November after democratic socialist Angie Nixon defeated moderate Alex Vindman in a shocking...

    • Google News - Top Stories12:00

      Capitol agenda: Trump 1.0 enemies face brutal primaries Politico The rise of DSA is killing off Resistance 1.0 Democrats Axios A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries The New York Times Opinion | The DSA reaches for the Senate The Washington Post Will Democrats abandon Florida after Nixon win? The Hill

    • The Hill14:06

      Democratic socialist Angie Nixon’s upset victory over Alex Vindman is reshaping Florida’s Democratic Senate contest, while a debate stumble by Sen. Darline Graham (R) is drawing attention in South Carolina ahead of next week's GOP Senate runoff. Plus, new Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) polling averages across several major battlegrounds and a preview of Massachusetts’s Sept....

    • Axios17:42

      Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon on Thursday, two days after she stunned the party establishment by defeating heavily funded favorite Alex Vindman. Why it matters: Sanders gives Nixon a prominent national progressive ally as she pivots to a difficult general-election race against Republican Sen. Ashley Moody. Sanders also cast Nixon as a model for the Democratic Party's future. What he's saying: "Angie is proof that organized people can take on the...

    • Google News - Top Stories18:37

      Bernie Sanders endorses Angie Nixon for Senate in Florida Politico The ‘Resistance’ Won The Atlantic #Resistance Democrats are flopping in primaries Politico Opinion | The DSA reaches for the Senate The Washington Post Sanders endorses Nixon in Florida Senate race The Hill

    • The Hill20:43

      Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is backing Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D), who notched an upset victory in Florida's Senate Democratic primary this week. “Angie Nixon is proof that organized people can take on organized money — and win. Outspent more than 16 to 1, she won in a landslide. Working people all over...

    • breitbart.com22:53

      Thursday on CNN's "The Arena," Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon said if elected, she will likely not support Chuck Schumer for Senate | Clips

  6. Fri, 21 August 2026

    4 reports
    • Axios09:20

      Immediately after her shocking upset in Florida 's Democratic Senate primary, state Rep. Angie Nixon made clear she isn't really a socialist — even though she'd just joined the Democratic Socialists of America. Why it matters: Nixon's win is being cast as a DSA victory , but the organization neither endorsed her nor saw it coming. She ran as a big-tent leftist, linking progressive movements and party institutions in unlikely alliances. "I don't campaign as a member of any organization," she...

    • wjactv.com16:19

      State Rep. Angie Nixon, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, faces an uphill battle to unseat incumbent Republican Ashley Moody.

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    • hotair.com22:00

      Political updates on 2026 elections, socialism debates, ActBlue probe, and Texas Senate race insights.

    • Axios22:46edited after publishing ×2

      previously'Stop gaslighting me!': Florida Democrats' Senate nominee and party chair have heated call over socialism

      Florida's new Democratic Senate nominee, Angie Nixon , and the state party's chair had a heated conversation Friday that included a yelling match about the impact of socialism and the challenges of campaigning in a red state like Florida, three people familiar with the conversation tell Axios. Why it matters: The conflict exposes the fault line in the party between the progressive base embodied by Nixon and the establishment represented by the state party's chair, Nikki Fried. Democrats already...

  7. Sat, 22 August 2026

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  11. Fri, 28 August 2026

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    • wsvn.com02:49

      MIAMI (WSVN) - Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon took aim at rising affordability concerns during her campaign’s South Florida stop.The progressive candidate stopped by Miami’s<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/news/politics/nixon-emphasizes-affordability-concerns-in-us-senate-campaign-during-south-florida-stop/">Read More</a>

  12. Sun, 30 August 2026

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  13. Wed, 2 September 2026

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    • The Hill15:13

      Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday threw her support behind Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist running for U.S. Senate. In a statement shared on social media, the New York lawmaker said Nixon would be “an exemplary fighter for the working families of Florida.” “She did not get here by yielding to major...

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