NewsCreative Loafing TampaAugust 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.
Read the full story at Creative Loafing TampaWhy It Matters
This development marks the beginning of campaign messaging strategies in the Florida U.S. Senate race, focusing on the political affiliations of candidates.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationFlorida Agency of Healthcare Administration“Signed the $67 million agreement with Centene Health Plan.”personAngie Nixon“Defending her association with the DSA and criticizing Moody's record.”locationTampa“Location of press remarks”personByron Donalds“Criticizing the influence of the DSA on the Democratic Party.”organizationCentene Health Plan“Managed care provider involved in the state settlement.”personCasey DeSantis“Linked to the Hope Florida Foundation.”organizationDemocratic Socialists of America“The organization Nixon joined this summer.”personAlex Vindman“Called for the release of the Hope Florida grand jury report.”personJames Uthmeier“Chaired a PAC that allegedly received diverted Medicaid funds.”organizationRepublican Party of Florida“Political party initiating campaign attacks”personAshley Moody“Accusing Nixon of socialist ties and facing scrutiny over Hope Florida funds.”