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CBS and NBC project Ashley Moody wins Florida Senate race over Angie Nixon

What’s new: CBS News and NBC News projected Moody the winner on Tuesday night.

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CBS News and NBC News project that Republican Sen. Ashley Moody defeated Democrat Angie Nixon in Tuesday’s Florida Senate race, keeping the seat in Republican hands. The Washington Examiner reports that the Associated Press called the race at 8:34 p.m. and that Moody received 50.7 percent to Nixon’s 48.2 percent. Moody was appointed last year to fill the seat Marco Rubio vacated when he became secretary of state, and will serve until the 2028 election. Earlier, Decision Desk HQ had projected Moody the winner while votes were still being counted.

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  1. Ashley Moody defeated Democrat Angie Nixon in the Florida Senate race, according to projections and reports on Tuesday night.

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    CBS News, The Guardian, The New York Times, NBC News
    Right
    Washington Examiner

  2. The Associated Press reportedly called the race at 8:34 p.m. Tuesday.

    One outletWashington Examiner· Right

  3. Moody was appointed last year to fill the Senate seat Marco Rubio vacated when he became secretary of state.

    One side only: the leftReported byLeft4See the outletsHide the outlets
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    CBS News, The Guardian, The New York Times, NBC News

  4. Decision Desk HQ projected Moody the winner while votes were still being counted.

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    The 19th
    Center
    The Hill

How each side tells it

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Every side reports that Moody has won the Florida Senate seat, though the call is attributed differently. Left outlets stress Nixon’s democratic socialist profile and Moody’s appointment, while the right stresses vote shares and the center stresses the projection.

  • the left

    7 outlets

    Left headlines state Moody’s win plainly, most naming it a defeat of Nixon, and the Guardian adds the label progressive; CBS and NBC lead with a network projection.

    Republican Ashley Moody defeats progressive Angie Nixon in Florida Senate race
    The GuardianLeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    2 outlets

    The Hill’s headline presents Moody as projected to win in a tight contest, attributing the call to Decision Desk HQ; PBS NewsHour carries a live-results headline.

    Moody projected to win Florida Senate seat in tight contest over Angie Nixon
    The HillCenterAll center headlines

  • the right

    6 outlets

    Washington Examiner headline says Moody defends her seat and calls Nixon a socialist challenger; Townhall, Far Right, frames it as a defeat of a DSA-backed candidate.

    Ashley Moody defends seat from Angie Nixon in Florida Senate race
    Washington ExaminerRightAll right-leaning headlines

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    …(R) ELECTED US SENATOR of Florida, defeating socialist Angie Nixon (D) — DDHQ AMAZING NEWS 🔥 Common sense and full pro-SAVE America Act!

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From the left

7 outlets

Leads with

  • Moody’s win over Nixon
  • Nixon’s democratic socialist or progressive identity
  • Rubio seat and Moody’s appointment

Leaves out

  • Washington Examiner vote share figures

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From the center

2 outlets

Leads with

  • Decision Desk HQ projection
  • Tight margin
  • Moody seeking a full term
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  • The HillCenter

    Moody projected to win Florida Senate seat in tight contest over Angie Nixon

    Incumbent Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) is projected to win a full term as one of the Sunshine State’s senators, defeating democratic socialist Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D), according to Decision Desk HQ. …

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  • PBS NewsHourCenterAssociated Press report

    Live Results: Florida Senate midterm election

    In Florida's Senate race, Republican Sen. Ashley Moody defends her seat against Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon as well as an independent candidate.

    Read at PBS NewsHour (opens in a new tab)

From the right

6 outlets

Leads with

  • Moody keeping the seat
  • Nixon’s socialist label
  • Republican control of the Senate

Leaves out

  • Rubio seat vacancy and appointment

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • RedStateFar Right

    Florida's Ashley Moody Wins Senate Seat, Blunting the DSA Takeover

    The United States Senate race for Florida has been decided. With 90 percent of precincts reporting, Decision Desk HQ has projected that Sen. Ashley Moody (R) has won the Senate seat, defeating Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed Democrat Angie Nixon 50 percent to 48 …

    Read at RedState (opens in a new tab)
  • Washington Free BeaconFar Right

    ‘Resistance Cafe’ Was Futile: Florida Voters Reject Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon

    Angie Nixon, the anti-Israel dues-paying Democratic Socialist and owner of Jacksonville’s black power-themed Cafe Resistance bookstore, lost her longshot Senate bid to incumbent Sen. Ashley Moody (R., Fla.) on Tuesday.

    Read at Washington Free Beacon (opens in a new tab)
  • The Center SquareRight

    Moody clinches Florida U.S. Senate seat

    (The Center Square) - Republican Ashley Moody won the race for U.S. Senate in Florida to fill the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

    Read at The Center Square (opens in a new tab)
  • The Epoch TimesFar Right

    Florida’s Moody Retains Senate Seat, Prevailing Over Democratic Socialist Challenger

    The former state attorney general was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis after Marco Rubio became Secretary of State.

    Read at The Epoch Times (opens in a new tab)
  • Washington ExaminerRight

    Ashley Moody defends seat from Angie Nixon in Florida Senate race

    Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) will be serving her first full six-year term after defeating socialist challenger Angie Nixon in the general election on Tuesday. Moody received 50.7% of the vote over Nixon’s 48.2%. The Associated Press called the Florida race at 8:34 p.m. …

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  • TownhallFar Right

    Ashley Moody Defeats DSA-Backed Angie Nixon in Florida

    Ashley Moody has won Florida’s Senate race, defeating Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidate Angie Nixon in a strong start for Republicans on Tuesday night.

    Read at Townhall (opens in a new tab)

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  • Left

    10 hr later

    Its first report, Nov 3, 7:32 PM EST

  • Center

    First to report

    PBS NewsHour, Nov 3, 9:30 AM EST

  • Right

    10 hr 44 min later

    Its first report, Nov 3, 8:15 PM EST

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  1. PBS NewsHourCenterNov 3, 9:30 AM EST
  2. NBC NewsLeftNov 3, 7:32 PM EST
  3. The 19thLeftNov 3, 8:01 PM EST
  4. The HillCenterNov 3, 8:03 PM EST
  5. TownhallFar RightNov 3, 8:15 PM EST
  6. Washington ExaminerRightNov 3, 8:37 PM EST
  7. The Epoch TimesFar RightNov 3, 8:37 PM EST
  8. The Center SquareRightNov 3, 8:40 PM EST
  9. The New York TimesLeftNov 3, 8:40 PM EST
  10. The GuardianLeftNov 3, 8:41 PM EST
  11. CBS NewsLeftNov 3, 8:44 PM EST
  12. Washington Free BeaconFar RightNov 3, 8:48 PM EST
  13. TheGrioLeftNov 3, 8:49 PM EST
  14. The IndependentLeftNov 3, 8:52 PM EST
  15. RedStateFar RightNov 3, 9:01 PM EST

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