NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayAugust 24, 2026Hillsborough
Florida Republican Party targets Angie Nixon over Democratic Socialists of America association
The Republican Party of Florida is highlighting Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon's ties to the Democratic Socialists of America to challenge her electability. Nixon has dismissed these criticisms, characterizing the attacks as politically motivated.
Read the full story at Creative Loafing Tampa BayWhy It Matters
This development signals the start of campaign messaging strategies in the upcoming U.S. Senate race, where candidate affiliations are being used as a focal point for political debate.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationFlorida Agency of Healthcare Administration“Signed the settlement agreement with Centene.”personAngie Nixon“Defending her association with the DSA and criticizing Moody's record.”locationTampa“Location where comments were made”personByron Donalds“Stated that the DSA association divides the Democratic Party.”organizationCentene Health Plan“Managed care provider that signed a $67 million agreement with the state.”personCasey DeSantis“Connected to the Hope Florida Foundation involved in the settlement fund controv”organizationDemocratic Socialists of America“The organization Nixon joined this summer, which Republicans are using to attack”personJames Uthmeier“Chaired the PAC that allegedly received diverted settlement funds.”organizationRepublican Party of Florida“Political party initiating the critique”personAshley Moody“Accusing Nixon of holding anti-American views due to DSA ties.”