‘Grassroots will beat big money every day’: can a DSA member flip a Republican Senate seat?
Angie Nixon won one of the biggest upsets in US midterm primaries – and if elected, the Democrat would be the first African American senator in Florida history The Democratic establishment had the money, the machinery and the candidate with national name recognition. Angie Nixon had a bookshop called Café Resistance and a grassroots campaign for the Senate. On primary election night in Florida ,…
Angie Nixon, a Democrat, pulled off a stunning upset in Florida's Senate primary, making history by becoming the state's first African American senator. The establishment Democrats had money, resources, and a well-known candidate behind them, but Angie Nixon, backed by a grassroots campaign and her bookshop Café Resistance, managed to secure victory.
The 42-year-old candidate went up against Alex Vindman, a former combat veteran who had testified against Donald Trump during his first impeachment. Despite a significant fundraising disadvantage, Angie Nixon emerged victorious, winning 56.1% of the vote to Vindman's 43.9%. Nixon was not surprised by her triumph, stating that she and her team had anticipated the outcome and were thrilled with the results.
This unexpected win highlights the power of grassroots organizing and the effectiveness of putting in the work, proving that big money can be defeated each and every day. The result has sparked debates within the Democratic party, which has been characterized by a struggle between moderates and populists. In Florida, which has been increasingly leaning Republican in recent years and is now home to former President Trump, the Democrats have nominated a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) who openly advocates for class war.
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