Democratic Socialist Florida Senate Candidate Claimed Saying ‘Stop Woke’ is a ‘Racist Dog Whistle’ Aimed at Black People

Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon stated that Gov. Ron DeSantis’s “Stop WOKE” slogan is a “racist dog whistle” devaluing Black people. Nixon believes the slogan is a stand-in for Black Floridians and accuses DeSantis of wanting people to be “sleeping” and fearful of marginalized groups gaining power. She also dismissed the idea of working across the aisle, claiming Republicans are attempting to harm them.

• Angie Nixon, Florida Democratic Senate nominee, described DeSantis’s “Stop WOKE” slogan as a “racist dog whistle” aimed at devaluing Black people.
• Nixon interpreted the slogan as a replacement for Black people and suggested DeSantis wants people to be complacent and fearful of marginalized groups.
• She accused DeSantis of attempting to suppress protests and dismissed bipartisan cooperation, asserting that Republicans are actively trying to harm them.