Moody pans Angie Nixon as ‘socialist’ as Hasan Piker defends Florida Democrat

Claire CarterSeptember 28, 2026

Senator Ashley moody (R-FL) released a campaign ad criticizing her Democratic opponent, Rep. Angie Nixon, portraying Nixon as a “socialist.” The ad references Nixon’s past connection to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA),which she has acknowledged based on her alignment with their platform on issues like healthcare and public housing,though she has tried to distance herself from the socialist label. Moody is using Nixon’s DSA membership to frame the race as a choice between “freedom or socialism.” Additionally, controversy surrounds Twitch streamer Hasan piker’s recent involvement in the Florida Senate race to defend Nixon. The article also promotes subscription options for the Washington Examiner, encouraging readers to stay informed with full access to their news and analysis.

Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) released a new campaign advertisement on Monday, ripping into her Democratic opponent, state Rep. Angie Nixon, whom Moody painted as a “socialist,” while controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker also entered the Florida Senate race fray to defend Nixon as a “fighter.”

Nixon has previously tried to shake the socialist label but has acknowledged she joined the Democratic Socialists of America because she aligns with their platform on universal healthcare and increasing public housing. However, Moody has latched on to Nixon’s DSA membership to frame the race as “freedom or socialism.”