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2026-08-17 · socialism

Democratic socialists, progressives tout momentum in South Florida. Skeptics say it's a myth.

South Florida Sun Sentinel

The "Chomp the Oligarchy" rally in Fort Lauderdale on Aug. 14, sponsored by the Florida Youth Justice Coalition, Gen-Z For Change, and the Broward and Miami-Dade DSA chapters to promote candidates Oliver Larkin, Elijah Manley, and Angie Nixon, drew hundreds of attendees, with Rep. Rashida Tlaib appearing. Two venues canceled after Tlaib was added to the lineup, and the final venue's owner said he received 600 messages opposing his hosting the event. Elected officials and party leaders quoted in the piece said 300 people at a rally "does not portend sweeping change"; Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Broward Democrats are not "moving towards embracing the fringe left."

Organizers announced Tlaib's addition to the lineup on Monday, Aug. 10, after which the rally's first two venues canceled.

2026-08-13 · socialism

Rep. Ilhan Omar wins Democratic primary in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects

CBS Minnesota

CBS projected Omar the winner over four challengers, including former U.S. attorney Julie T. Le and Latonya Reeves, with over 80% of the vote. In the Republican primary for the seat, John Nagel was projected to win with 52.1%.

In 2024, Omar won the Democratic primary with 56.2% of the vote and the general election with 74.4%, per Ballotpedia.