Transcript: Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 18, 2026
Summary
Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon discussed her platform during a TV interview. She supports Medicare for all, rent control, a higher minimum wage, abolishing ICE, and taxing billionaires. She criticized her Republican opponent for supporting President Trump’s policies and for conflicts of interest.Key Facts
- Angie Nixon is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate from Florida.
- She identifies as a progressive and joined the Democratic Socialists of America in June 2026.
- Nixon supports Medicare for all, national rent stabilization, raising the minimum wage, abolishing ICE, and a 5% wealth tax on billionaires.
- She accused her Republican opponent, Ashley Moody, of insider stock trading linked to her committee roles.
- Nixon said Moody supports President Donald Trump’s deportation policies and related actions.
- Nixon’s campaign had a rally with over 4,000 attendees, including in Republican-leaning areas.
- Nixon’s campaign raised $2 million more than her opponent in the last fundraising quarter.
- Nixon expressed frustration that the Democratic Party has not given her more support in the campaign.
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