Politics

Political Endorsements and Upsets in U.S. Primaries

Updated 2026-08-20 17:55 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Angie Nixon, the Florida Democratic Senate nominee who recently defeated Alex Vindman in a primary upset. Additionally, Reading Rainbow host Threets is checking into a hospital for mental health issues.

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The Hill

‘Reading Rainbow’ host says he's checking into hospital over mental health

Threets was tapped as the host of “Reading Rainbow” in 2025, replacing original host LeVar Burton.

2026-08-20 17:39 UTC

Axios

Bernie Sanders backs Angie Nixon after her stunning Florida primary upset

Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon on Thursday, two days after she stunned the party establishment by defeating heavily funded favorite Alex Vindman

2026-08-20 17:42 UTC