A Democratic Civil War Is Brewing in Trump's Home State
Summary
Ahead of the November midterm elections, Democratic candidates in Florida are facing challenges from within their own party. Several progressive or insurgent candidates are competing against established Democrats, arguing that the party uses “electability” unfairly to decide who can run.Key Facts
- The Florida primary is on August 18, before the November midterms.
- Three insurgent Democrats are running against established party members in different districts and a special Senate election.
- Candidates challenging incumbents include Oliver Larkin, Elijah Manley, and Angie Nixon.
- Progressive groups and Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib support these insurgent candidates.
- The term “electability” is used by party leaders to favor moderate candidates with corporate funding.
- The insurgents criticize “electability” as a tool to block more progressive or diverse candidates.
- Florida Republican Representative Randy Fine criticized Tlaib’s support of these candidates, highlighting political and ethnic tensions.
- White House spokesperson said President Trump will not allow socialism or communism in America, reflecting opposition to progressive Democrats.
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