Nixon Faces Republican Attacks Linking Her to Democratic Socialists
Florida Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon is facing attacks from the Republican Party of Florida, particularly from Sen. Ashley Moody, who are attempting to link Nixon to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and portray her as "anti-American." Nixon,…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 24, 2026 —
The Republican Party of Florida has launched attacks against Florida Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon, seeking to associate her with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and label her as “anti-American.” These criticisms have been notably amplified by Sen. Ashley Moody.
Nixon, who currently serves as a Florida State Representative, has publicly refuted the accusations. She has stated that she has never advocated for defunding law enforcement and has instead emphasized her support for a “people’s budget and agenda.” The attacks from the Republican Party come at a time when Nixon has also been critical of Senator Moody’s alleged involvement in the “Hope Florida” scandal.
The political maneuvering highlights Nixon’s broader campaign strategy, which includes challenging the Republican Party’s platform and actions. Nixon has expressed a view that the Republican Party “don’t have a leg to stand on,” suggesting a lack of substantive policy positions or a record they can defend.
The specifics of the Republican Party’s claims linking Nixon to the DSA and the “anti-American” label were not detailed in the provided summary. Similarly, further information regarding the “Hope Florida” scandal and Moody’s specific connection to it was not provided. Nixon’s political platform, beyond her rejection of defunding law enforcement and support for a “people’s budget and agenda,” was also not elaborated upon in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix on www.cltampa.com, see more information here.
