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In a surprise upset described variously as \u201cstunning\u201d and \u201ca shocker\u201d in headlines, State Rep. Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for the open US Senate seat in Florida on Tuesday, defeating Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, the former national security official who many presumed would sail to victory with the support of the party establishment and a massive cash advantage.<\/p>\n

Nixon, a former union organizer and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, will now face Sen. Ashley Moody, whom Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed to the seat after former Sen. Marco Rubio became Secretary of State, in the general election.<\/p>\n

In her victory speech, Nixon said the win \u201cshowed the world what organized people can accomplish,\u201d and vowed to continue her surprise run by defeating Moody, the heavy favorite in a state dominated by Republicans over recent years, in the general election.<\/p>\n

Outspent by Vindman by an estimated 13-to-1 advantage \u2014 raising just $975,000 overall compared to the more than $16 million he had on hand \u2014 Nixon was credited with channeling growing voter frustration with the Democratic Party elites who have failed to deliver for working people.<\/p>\n

In a Monday night campaign interview on the eve of the election, Nixon told CNN<\/em> that too many corporate establishment Democrats are standing in the way of real progress on key issues like healthcare as families struggle with an exploding cost of living.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t care about corporations\u2019 bottom lines,\u201d Nixon said. \u201cI care about people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prominent national progressives championed Nixon\u2019s win.<\/p>\n

\u201cDemocratic Socialist State Representative Angie Nixon, outspent more than 16 to 1, pulled off a HUGE upset to win the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Florida,\u201d said Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). \u201cCongratulations, Angie!\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cTonight Floridians sent a strong message that they need real progressive leadership to lower costs and protect our rights,\u201d declared Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.). \u201cCongratulations on your primary victory, Angie Nixon; let\u2019s keep up the momentum and send her to Washington in November!\u201d<\/p>\n

Noting her strong support for Palestinian rights, the advocacy group Jewish Voice for Peace Action heralded the importance of Nixon\u2019s willingness to speak out against US complicity in Israeli abuses when too many in the Democratic Party have remained silent.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe people are rising up against the political establishment that has failed them,\u201d said Stefanie Fox, the group\u2019s executive director. \u201cThe time is now for candidates like Nixon who champion working people and fight relentlessly to defend the rights of all people from Florida to Palestine.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, also celebrated Nixon\u2019s win.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs an accomplished state representative and union organizer, Angie Nixon has dedicated herself to fighting for working families,\u201d said Martin. \u201cFloridians have chosen a proven leader with the experience and vision to lower costs, expand access to healthcare, make childcare and housing more affordable, fight for workers, protect public education, and deliver results for families across the Sunshine State. The DNC is ready to help elect Angie and work together to flip this seat, win the Senate majority, and deliver for all Floridians.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the celebrations poured in, Florida remains a deeply red state, and Nixon faces an incredibly tough uphill climb to defeat Moody in November.<\/p>\n

In a social media post Tuesday night, Nixon told supporters: \u201cWe did it ya\u2019ll. Thank you to every person that put their heart into this campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n

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But \u201cget ready,\u201d she added, \u201cthe fight has just begun.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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