'Pick another protein': A cattle rancher senator’s answer on beef prices could give Democrats their first Mississippi Senate win since 1982
Three years ago, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith made sure Scott Colom would not become a federal judge. Now, he may take her Senate seat.
TL;DR
- Scott Colom is leading Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's Senate race, with the election results still pending.
- A viral campaign ad, featuring Hyde-Smith's suggestion to "pick another protein" due to rising beef prices, is credited with boosting Colom's popularity.
- Colom, a Democrat, focused his campaign on the cost of living and affordability, a strategy that resonated with voters.
- Hyde-Smith had previously blocked Colom's nomination to a federal judgeship.
- If Colom wins, he would be the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Mississippi since 1982.
- The issue of affordability and its denial by prominent Republicans like Donald Trump has been a recurring theme.
- The Democratic party is sending reinforcements to assist with the vote count in Mississippi.