Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon says her campaign has drawn support from an unexpected quarter: Republicans who are volunteering their time and contributing financially to her effort to unseat the state’s incumbent.
During a Friday appearance on MSNBC’s “All In” with host Chris Hayes, Nixon described cross-party appeal as evidence that her message about government corruption and insurance industry issues is breaking through traditional partisan lines in the Sunshine State.
“I’m honored that we have Republicans and moderates that are volunteering on our campaign and donating to our campaign,” Nixon told Hayes during the interview.
Trump Attacks and Republican Attention
The appearance came on the same day former President Donald Trump campaigned in Florida and launched attacks against Nixon, calling her “a very low IQ person and a communist.” Hayes noted that such rhetoric from Trump has become familiar territory, describing it as “sort of Mad Libs” that the former president deploys against various opponents.
However, the fact that Trump and national Republicans are paying attention to the race signals its significance on the political landscape. Hayes pointed out that Nixon is “definitely on his radar” and that “this race is on Republicans’ radar.”
Outspending and Organizing
Nixon acknowledged the attention her campaign has received from Republicans, attributing their focus to surprise at her campaign’s progress despite significant financial disadvantages.
“They could not believe that someone who didn’t have nearly as much money as they had is actually making headways this way,” Nixon said. “And that just goes to show you that organized people can beat big money.”
The candidate framed her campaign as proof that grassroots organizing can compete with better-funded operations, positioning herself as an outsider challenger taking on entrenched political interests.
Insurance Industry and Hurricane Response
A central theme of Nixon’s campaign appears to be criticism of her opponent’s relationship with the insurance industry and response to recent hurricane disasters. She accused Ashley Moody of being “emboldened and empowered by the insurance industry” and failing Florida residents when they needed help most.
“She turned her back on voters and residents across the state during hurricane season and they didn’t get their claims paid out,” Nixon said, referencing what she characterized as failures in the insurance claims process following recent storms.
Nixon positioned insurance accountability as a kitchen-table issue that transcends party affiliation, suggesting it’s one reason her campaign is attracting support from voters who traditionally align with Republicans.
Anti-Corruption Message
The Democratic candidate emphasized that her campaign centers on ending what she calls a “culture of corruption” in government. This message, she argued, resonates with voters across the political spectrum who feel let down by current leadership.
“When I’m making the case that if they want something different, they want us to end the corruption that’s happening in DC, that they should vote for me, that’s been resonating,” Nixon explained.
By focusing on corruption and accountability rather than strictly partisan talking points, Nixon appears to be attempting to build a coalition that extends beyond traditional Democratic voters in a state that has trended increasingly Republican in recent election cycles.
The claim that Republicans are actively supporting her campaign represents a notable assertion in Florida politics, where partisan divisions have hardened in recent years. Whether this cross-party appeal translates into electoral success remains to be seen as the race continues to unfold.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2026/10/30/angie-nixon-republicans-are-volunteering-and-donating-to-our-campaign/