Florida Senate nominee Angie Nixon says "this is not about three letters" amid DSA criticism
Updated on: September 24, 2026 / 11:10 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Angie Nixon, Florida's Democratic Senate nominee, stated that criticism of her Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) membership is a distraction from her policy agenda.
- Nixon believes Republicans would find another reason to attack her if not for her DSA affiliation.
- She highlighted her commitment to issues such as quality healthcare, affordable housing, and universal childcare.
- Nixon also criticized GOP Senator John Barrasso for framing the election as a choice between Republicans and "radical Democrats."
- She commented on Byron Donalds' campaign website changes, asserting that one cannot erase their record.