Angie Nixon’s playbook to be Florida’s next senator | America, Actually

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Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon overcame a 17-to-1 fundraising gap to win the state’s Democratic Senate primary. Can she score another upset victory in November? In this special episode of America, Actually, Nixon joins Vox’s Astead Herndon to break down her primary win, her progressive policy stance, and her strategy to become Florida’s next US Senator. 00:00 How Angie Nixon pulled off a stunning upset 01:55 The grassroots strategy that powered her victory 03:38 Can progressive policies win statewide in Florida? 07:01 From union organizer to Senate candidate 11:06 Why progressives struggle to reach Black voters 14:35 Nixon on Israel, Gaza, and supporting BDS 16:39 Policing, public safety, DEI, and reparations 22:49 The Democratic establishment, DSA, and the socialist label America, Actually publishes video episodes every Saturday tackling key issues in politics, culture, and the economy. Subscribe to Vox’s YouTube channel to get them. Listen to episodes of America, Actually on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app. If you enjoy our reporting and want to hear more from Vox journalists, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/vox. Each month, our members get access to exclusive videos, livestreams, and chats with our newsroom. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o Or Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H