Senate candidate Angie Nixon says she "previously had very little support" from Democratic party

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CBS News · collected 2026-10-18

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Angie Nixon, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Florida, stated on CBS's "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that her campaign initially received very limited backing from national Democrats. She emphasized, however, that this situation is improving and expressed gratitude for all forms of support, asserting that her candidacy is not about overcoming small odds but rather building substantial momentum.

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On October 18, 2026, CBS News featured an interview with Angie Nixon, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Florida, on their show "Face the Nation" hosted by Margaret Brennan. With only two weeks and two days until Election Day, Nixon discussed her campaign's recent gains, including outfundraising her opponent by over $2 million in the previous quarter. She highlighted key issues like healthcare access and affordable housing, criticizing her Republican opponent for voting to end health care coverage for over 440,000 people in Florida. Additionally, Nixon acknowledged that her upstart campaign had "previously had very little support" from national Democrats but now welcomes all support as she campaigns on a progressive agenda.

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