Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez publicly endorsed Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, a democratic‑socialist candidate for the U.S. Senate, calling her a “fighting champion for working families.” The New York representative highlighted Nixon’s grassroots roots and her refusal to compromise with big‑business interests. Ocasio‑Cortez’s support signals a growing alignment between progressive lawmakers across the country and underscores Nixon’s bid to challenge the incumbent in a traditionally conservative state. The endorsement comes amid a broader debate over how progressive candidates can win in swing states while staying true to their platform.
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...
