Aubrey Jewett

“But what this primary showed was that, within the Democratic party base, there is a strong majority of progressive social Democrats in Florida – just like there apparently is across the country.”

Aubrey Jewett · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jewett noting that the primary revealed strong progressive support within the Democratic party base in Florida.

“The reason that we all collectively thought that he was the favorite was because he had that national name recognition, and especially because he was able to raise so much money,”

Aubrey Jewett · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jewett explaining why observers had considered Vindman the favorite heading into the primary.

“Is Florida ready for a democratic socialist candidate in a general election? I still don’t know the answer,”

Aubrey Jewett · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jewett questioning whether Florida's general electorate would embrace a democratic socialist candidate.

“Nixon is really going to have her work cut out for her to show that she can raise money, or if she can’t, to show that somehow they can recreate the success of the grassroots campaign that brought her victory here,”

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Jewett assessing the fundraising challenge Nixon faces heading into the general election.

“He had a demonstrated track record of being able to raise money, and Nixon does not.”

Aubrey Jewett · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jewett contrasting Vindman's fundraising record with Nixon's lack thereof.

“The Democratic establishment was more comfortable with Vindman,”

Aubrey Jewett · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Jewett noting that the Democratic establishment had favored Vindman over Nixon.