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Florida Senate nominee Angie Nixon says "this is not about three letters" amid DSA criticism
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon defended her membership in the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), stating GOP attacks focus on labels rather than her policy goals.
- Nixon, a state legislator from Jacksonville, won the Democratic primary against a moderate opponent and is now challenging GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in a state trending increasingly Republican.
- Republicans, including Senate GOP leader John Barrasso, have criticized Nixon as a "card-carrying member" of the DSA, framing the election as a choice between moderate Republicans and radical leftists.
- Nixon emphasized her campaign priorities, including quality healthcare, affordable housing, universal childcare, and lowering costs, arguing that government should serve the people.
- She also commented on Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds removing Trump references from his website, saying deleting endorsements doesn't erase a candidate's record.
