NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 24, 2026Hillsborough
Florida Republican Party targets Angie Nixon over Democratic Socialists of America affiliation
The Republican Party of Florida is highlighting Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon's association with the Democratic Socialists of America to challenge her electability. Nixon has dismissed the criticism, characterizing the attacks as politically motivated.
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This development marks the beginning of a campaign strategy involving the use of candidate affiliations to influence voter perception in the upcoming U.S. Senate race.
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Who's Mentioned
personAngie Nixon“Defending her association with the DSA and criticizing Moody's record.”locationTampa“Location of press remarks”personByron Donalds“Criticizing the Democratic Party's association with the DSA.”organizationCentene Health Plan“Managed care provider involved in the $67 million settlement agreement.”personCasey DeSantis“Linked to the Hope Florida Foundation which received $10 million in diverted Med”organizationDemocratic Socialists of America“The organization Nixon joined this summer, which Republicans are using to attack”personAlex Vindman“Called for the release of the grand jury report on Hope Florida.”personJames Uthmeier“Chaired the PAC that received funds from the Hope Florida Foundation.”organizationRepublican Party of Florida“Political party initiating attacks”personAshley Moody“Accusing Nixon of being anti-American due to DSA ties.”