Democrats Test Their Party in Florida

New York Times: “The progressive maverick Angie Nixon’s upset win in the Democratic Senate primary this week jolted Florida politics, reshaping the dynamics of what had appeared to be a predictable race into one fraught with uncertainty — and, perhaps, opportunity.”

“Democrats, who have struggled for relevance over the past few election cycles in the state, were torn by a familiar mix of fear and excitement. Would Ms. Nixon’s unexpected nomination hurt the party’s centrist nominee for governor, David Jolly, a former Republican? Or would it bring a sudden shock of energy that the party had not experienced in nearly a decade?”

Said Jolly: “Can you both win on the same ballot? I don’t know. I mean, this is fascinating.”