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Oliver Larkin discusses his campaign against Jared Moskowitz and the challenges faced by the Democratic Party in Florida.

Oliver Larkin spent a decade battling the Democratic Party’s campaign machine as an organizer for candidates like Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). Now, in Florida’s Aug. 18 primary, he’s a democratic socialist going up against Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) — who once called himself a “twice-appointed, Ron DeSantis Democrat.”  Moskowitz claims Larkin is running against him “solely on my religion.” He has also vastly outraised Larkin, thanks in part to support from AIPAC affiliates and pro-AI super PACs. But just this week, Larkin’s campaign reached the milestone of raising $1 million without the help of corporate money. Does this mean the insurgent has a shot?  Today on Lever Time, David Sirota speaks with Larkin about the antisemitism allegations, the Democratic Party’s corporate money problem, and why he thinks Democrats keep losing in Florida. Want comprehensive 2026 midterm coverage? Check out The Lever’s new weekly newsletter, ⁠Midterm Madness⁠, for election updates, analysis, and more. Get ad-free episodes, bonus content and extended interviews by becoming a member at ⁠levernews.com/join⁠. To leave a tip for The Lever, ⁠click here⁠. It helps us do this kind of…

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Host: David Sirota

Guest: Oliver Larkin

Topics covered

• politics
• elections
• Democratic Party
• campaign finance
• socialism
• antisemitism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AIPAC, pro-AI super PACs

Books & works: Midterm Madness

Places: Florida

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