Believing Cubans, but not the label
A Senate nominee's answer to a simple question sparks a political firestorm.
The story
A Democratic Senate nominee, Angie Nixon, faces criticism for her response to a question about Cuba being a dictatorship, after joining the DSA and later distancing herself from the group's views on Fidel Castro.
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Angie Nixon says she believes Cubans when they call their country a dictatorship, but has never been there. It’s like saying you believe your neighbor’s dog is a menace because they told you so, even though you’ve never seen it bark.
Her critics, both Democrat and Republican, are quick to label her as a socialist who can’t define a dictatorship, even as she tries to untangle her own stance. It’s the political equivalent of a person who says, ‘I’m not a fan of the rules, but I’m definitely not breaking them.’
She’s not the first to claim she’s not a socialist, but the DSA is still a red flag. It’s like saying you’re not a vegan, but you still eat at a restaurant that serves meat and tofu in the same dish.
