Ahead of Today’s primary elections, the Chomp the Oligarchy gathering brought together U.S. House candidates Oliver Larkin and Elijah Manley, U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon, and U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib for an invite-only event in Fort Lauderdale.
The gathering came after an effort to cancel the event. Two Fort Lauderdale venues had pulled out before the event took place following a campaign targeted the gathering and accused organizers and participants of antisemitism. According to organizers, the backlash ultimately forced the event to find another location, but organizers continued forward and the gathering went ahead.
Those who were able to attend described the event as an important opportunity for the candidates to appear together after the controversy and venue cancellations. The gathering reflected the growing push for progressive and Democratic Socialist candidates in South Florida, with speakers focusing on political organizing, a new generation of leadership, and challenging what they described as an entrenched political establishment.
Angie Nixon Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives representing District 13
Photographed Friday, August 14, ahead of Florida’s primary elections.
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Photos by Jose Mejia
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Wish I could attend 💙🥂