Florida Democrats Just Made the GOP’s Case for Them

Charlie will no doubt have a more detailed take on last night’s seismic political events in Florida. Jeff, workhorse that he is, already has one. But this race now has national implications, too. The Democratic Socialists of America scored their biggest victory last night. But it’s also likely to be their most pyrrhic victory.

As I told my fellow CNN guests on Tuesday night, there are two things I would not want to be if I were running a statewide race in Florida: anti-Israel and communist-curious. The Democratic nominee for Senate, Angie Nixon, is both.

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Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.

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Charlie will no doubt have a more detailed take on last night’s seismic political events in Florida. Jeff, workhorse that he is, already has one. But this race now has national implications, too. The Democratic Socialists of America scored their biggest victory last night. But it’s also likely to be their most pyrrhic victory.

As I told my fellow CNN guests on Tuesday night, there are two things I would not want to be if I were running a statewide race in Florida: anti-Israel and communist-curious. The Democratic nominee for Senate, Angie Nixon, is both.

About the Author

Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.