Oliver Larkin

A high-stakes battle between left wing and center-left establishment is taking place during Democratic primaries across multiple states, including Florida. The national focus is on Florida's 25th District, where DSA-endorsed Oliver Larkin challenges moderate Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a supporter of Israel and recipient of backing from AIPAC.

A high-stakes political battle between the left wing and the center-left establishment over the Democratic Party's future is set during primaries across multiple states. The conflict centers on Florida's 25th District, where DSA-endorsed Oliver Larkin challenges moderate Democrat Jared Moskowitz; Larkin has referred to Israel's ruling coalition as a "religious supremacist regime," while Moskowitz is supported by AIPAC.

Congressional candidate Oliver Larkin defended his socialist platform on Fox News during a contentious interview with Sean Hannity. While calling for policies such as Medicare-for-all and universal child care, Larkin struggled to provide specific tax percentages, defending instead the call that "billionaires should be taxed out of existence." The discussion also referenced Karl Marx's writings and Larkin’s previous political affiliations.

Congressional candidate Oliver Larkin debated tax policies with Sean Hannity, declining to specify a percentage of taxes high earners should keep. Instead, Larkin stated that "billionaires should be taxed out of existence" while advocating for policies like Medicare-for-all and universal child care. The discussion drew comparisons to historical leaders, citing Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Dwight Eisenhower regarding previous high top marginal tax rates.

Oliver Larkin, a democratic socialist candidate, is running for Congress in a newly drawn district in Florida. He will be competing against a 'DeSantis Democrat' in Tuesday's election. Despite it being five weeks before the primary, Larkin canvassed single-family homes on palm tree-lined streets, finding that many residents wanted to talk with him.

Two Democratic candidates, U.S. Rep. Jared E. Moskowitz and Oliver A. Larkin, are competing to succeed U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida’s newly redrawn 25th Congressional District. Moskowitz has raised over $2.65 million, while Larkin has raised over $541,000. The Democratic primary is scheduled for August 18, with a general election on November 3.

Democratic Socialist candidates have recently won Democratic primaries in New York, Pennsylvania, and Colorado, with Melat Kiros defeating an incumbent in Colorado. Oliver Larkin, a former union organizer and DSA member, is challenging Jared Moskowitz in Florida's Congressional District 25 primary, advocating policies like Medicare for All and $25 minimum wage. Larkin supports suspending U.S. military aid to Israel and backing H.R. 3565 to restrict weapon exports to Israel.

Florida Republicans gathered at the Hard Rock Casino for the annual Sunshine State Showdown, expressing confidence ahead of upcoming elections. Multiple candidates, including Byron Donalds endorsed by President Donald Trump, and high-profile figures like Attorney General James Uthmeier and U.S. Senators Ashley Moody and Rick Scott, participated. The event included debates among congressional candidates in District 25 and featured criticism between contenders.

Jared Moskowitz, who represented Florida’s 23rd Congressional District since 2023, announced a run for re-election in the newly configured 25th District. The district, shaped by a Republican-dominated legislature, is now more Republican-leaning but is considered competitive. Moskowitz’s campaign highlights the district’s demographic breakdown and his focus on combating antisemitism and political violence.

A court fight has begun in Florida over Ron DeSantis' new congressional map. Democratic candidate Oliver Larkin held an emergency town hall to address the newly approved map. The map has been met with opposition from Democrats.