Florida Senate Candidate Angie Nixon Cites Assata Shakur in Church Speech
Senatorial hopeful Angie Nixon quoted Assata Shakur during a Miami church address, while downplaying her DSA ties as the general election approaches.
Angie Nixon, a candidate for the Florida Senate and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, delivered a sermon-style speech at a church in Miami, invoking a line attributed to Assata Shakur. While she highlighted grievances over healthcare costs, education funding, and ballot-initiative funding, she omitted Shakur’s history as a former FBI-listed figure. Nixon has been attempting to soften her socialist image, claiming she joined the DSA solely for its stance on housing, health care, and veterans issues, and denying she is a socialist.
She also challenged Republican opponent Ashley Moody, alleging the senator misrepresented her affiliation. The remarks echo a prior address where Nixon explicitly cited Shakur as a “famous freedom fighter.” Critics note the selective quoting as part of a broader effort to appeal to moderate voters in the upcoming general election.
Why it matters
The story shows how a Senate candidate balances radical affiliations with mainstream appeal in a competitive race.
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