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

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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, Angie Nixon, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Florida, appeared on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to discuss her campaign and the recent CBS polling. Nixon emphasized that her progressive platform includes ensuring access to quality healthcare, fully funded public schools, and affordable housing. She noted that despite initially having very little support from national Democrats, her campaign has been gaining traction, including outfundraising her opponent by over $2 million in the latest quarter. The episode also featured CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto discussing the current polling trends in key states like Texas.

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Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, who is the Democratic nominee for Senate, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that her upstart campaign "previously had very little support" from national Democrats.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-18
🔮 That is now changing, and she said she welcomes all support because "we are not the little engine that could."
2026-10-18 · CBS News
Senate candidate Angie Nixon says she "previously had very little support" from Democratic party · mixed framing

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Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, who is the Democratic nominee for Senate, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that her upstart campaign "previously had very little support" from national Democrats. asserted
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That is now changing, and she said she welcomes all support because "we are not the little engine that could." uncertain
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