FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY STANDS WITH ANGIE NIXON, CONDEMNS RACIST ATTACKS

Tallahassee, FL — Today, the Florida Democratic Party condemned racist attacks on State Rep. Angie Nixon over the weekend, making clear that silence in the face of bigotry is not an option.

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried released the following statement:

“Over the weekend, we saw racist attacks against Angie Nixon that have no place in our politics or our party. Let me be clear: Florida Democrats condemn racism and bigotry of any kind, from anyone, period.

“Angie is a fighter who’s spent her career advocating for working families, for accountability, and for communities that are too often targeted or ignored. What happened to her this weekend is part of a pattern: Black women in public life are disproportionately targeted with this kind of vitriol simply for showing up and doing the work.

“There are people who would love nothing more than to keep Floridians angry at each other, fighting culture wars and distracted from the issues affecting their lives every day. Florida Democrats aren’t taking that bait. We’re going to keep working to lower the cost of groceries, housing and health care while holding Republicans accountable for decades of corruption and failed leadership.

“This is a test of character, not politics. Voters will remember who spoke up, and they will remember who stayed silent.”

The Florida Democratic Party is calling on Sen. Ashley Moody to denounce the racist attacks against Nixon and make clear that this kind of rhetoric has no place in Florida politics.