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Vance: Views of Florida Senate nominee Angie Nixon don't 'belong in America'

Vance used Nixon’s stated views on socialism, policing, and prisons as targets of his campaign speech.

Vance: Views of Florida Senate nominee Angie Nixon don't 'belong in America'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 3, 2026
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Vice President JD Vance attacked Florida Senate nominee Angie Nixon’s views during a campaign appearance, urging her to leave the country if she is a socialist. A poll cited in the article showed Sen. Ashley Moody narrowly ahead of Nixon among likely voters.

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Florida Senate nominee criticized by Vance

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J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President campaigning in Florida and criticizing Nixon

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President criticized by Nixon, according to Vance

Byron Donalds
R · FL-19

Florida representative campaigning with Vance

David W. Jolly
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Donalds’s opponent in the Florida governor’s race

Ashley Moody
R · FL · SEN

Florida senator running against Nixon

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JD Vance Tells Angie Nixon to Leave America at Lakeland Rally

Outlets agree Vice President JD Vance criticized Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon at a campaign rally over her socialist views, saying she should leave the country. Left-leaning outlets highlight Nixon's defense and condemn Vance's rhetoric. Center outlets focus on the public backlash and online rebuttals to Vance's comments. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Vance's critique of Nixon's political views and note polling in the race.

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