Florida and Alaska primary results reframe what's possible in November
The 11th Hour with Ali VelshiShow Notes
Primary results from Florida included a surprise win for the progressive state legislator Angie Nixon in the Democratic primary for Senate, as well as wins for David Jolly and Byron Donalds in the Democratic and Republican primaries for governor, respectively. Plus, a preview of Alaska's primary elections, where Democrats hope former Rep Mary Peltola can flip a Senate seat blue. Maya Wiley, former Rep. Max Rose (D-NY), Nathaniel Herz, and Jared Bernstein join The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi.
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