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Florida Democrats Split After Gottlieb Objects to Tlaib Rally

8/18/2026

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The joint rally in Fort Lauderdale that included Senate candidate State Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jax) and Rep. Rashida Tlaib sparked division among Florida Democrats after Rep. Michael Gottlieb objected to Tlaib’s presence and support for candidates running against Jewish opponents.
Organizers responded to Rep. Michael Gottlieb’s objections by moving the rally to a different venue.
The rally also featured House candidates Oliver Larkin and Elijah Manley.

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The joint rally in Fort Lauderdale that included Senate candidate State Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jax) and Rep. Rashida Tlaib sparked division among Florida Democrats after Rep. Michael Gottlieb objected to Tlaib’s presence and support for candidates running against Jewish opponents.
Organizers responded to Rep. Michael Gottlieb’s objections by moving the rally to a different venue.
The rally also featured House candidates Oliver Larkin and Elijah Manley.