Nixon’s shocking win in Florida is a lesson to Democrats about money and energy | Opinion

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, left, and Angie Nixon, a candidate in the 2026 United States Senate special election in Florida, speak during the Chomp The Oligarchy rally at Sidewalk Bottleshop on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

The political rally aimed to promote democratic socialist candidates but was forced to relocate twice in 24 hours after two Fort Lauderdale venues pulled out following backlash.