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Florida Scoop · Aug 16, 2026

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Progressives And Democratic Socialists Rally In Fort Lauderdale Ahead Of Tuesday Primaries Hundreds gathered Friday night at Sidewalk Bottleshop in Fort Lauderdale for the “Chomp the Oligarchy” rally, backing progressive candidates including Oliver Larkin, Elijah Manley, and Angie Nixon. Supporters cheered calls for Medicare for All, a $25 minimum wage, free college, and ending U.S. military aid to Israel. Rashida Tlaib made a brief appearance after two earlier venues canceled under pressure. Local Democratic leaders pushed back hard. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Broward Democrats are not shifting toward the fringe left, pointing to past results. A Saturday get-out-the-vote event in Wilton Manors drew strong turnout for establishment candidates. Primary Day is Tuesday.

*Progressives And Democratic Socialists Rally In Fort Lauderdale Ahead Of Tuesday Primaries* Hundreds gathered Friday night at Sidewalk Bottleshop in Fort Lauderdale for the “Chomp the Oligarchy” rally, backing progressive candidates including Oliver Larkin, Elijah Manley, and Angie Nixon. Supporters cheered calls for Medicare for All, a $25 minimum wage, free college, and ending U.S. military aid to Israel. Rashida Tlaib made a brief appearance after two earlier venues canceled under pressure. Local Democratic leaders pushed back hard. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Broward Democrats are not shifting toward the fringe left, pointing to past results. A Saturday get-out-the-vote event in Wilton Manors drew strong turnout for establishment candidates. Primary Day is Tuesday.

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