How progressive are Florida Democrats? Alex Vindman, Angie Nixon Senate race offers a test

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 1,578

Last Updated: 18 hours, 33 minutes ago

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As progressives rack up victories in other parts of the country against moderate Democrats, Florida’s Aug. 18 primary could prove a big test for that movement.

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col Alex Vindman has tried to reserve his rhetorical fire for Sen. Ashley Moody, the Republican incumbent, instead of his Democratic primary opponent, the fiery Jacksonville state Rep. Angie Nixon, reprimanded by the House of Representatives earlier this year for her megaphone-fuelled protest on the …

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