From The Boston Globe · · 50s
Senate Democrats Target Mississippi Senate Race
Senate Democrats launch first ad in Mississippi to boost Black candidate against Republican senator.
In brief
Senate Democrats launch first ad in Mississippi to boost Black candidate against Republican senator. Senate Democrats spend $1.2 million on TV ad to support Scott Colom, a Black district attorney, in Mississippi Senate race against Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Senate Democrats enter Mississippi race
Senate Democrats' top campaign group launches first ad in Mississippi Senate race.
Ad targets Hyde-Smith
Ad spends $1.2 million to boost Scott Colom against Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Colom's campaign strategy
Colom outspends Hyde-Smith nearly $4.6 million to $3.2 million in Senate race.
Hyde-Smith's position
Hyde-Smith, first appointed and elected in 2018, runs for reelection in Republican-dominated state.
Ad's message
Ad labels Hyde-Smith a 'do-nothing' senator who hasn't passed legislation but voted to kick people off Medicaid.
The bottom line
Senate Democrats spend $1.2 million on TV ad to support Scott Colom, a Black district attorney, in Mississippi Senate race against Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith.
