Senate Dems put $500,000 into Mississippi

Senate Democrats have allocated $500,000 to Mississippi Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom's campaign, as reported by Semafor. The funds are being utilized for a coordinated advertising campaign, with Colom highlighting his time as a district attorney and his promise to "take on anyone who stands in the way of what's best for Mississippi."

The advertisement also targets incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, criticizing her for allegedly "forgetting" the state. This ad campaign will be broadcast statewide on both television and digital platforms starting on Thursday, according to Tommy Garcia, a spokesperson for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC). The DSCC is reportedly expanding its efforts in Republican territory, showing their commitment to securing a Senate majority.

Both the Democratic Senate Majority PAC, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and the Republican Senate Leadership Fund, led by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, are investing seven figures each in the Mississippi Senate race, indicating the unexpected intensity of the contest. Schumer initially suggested getting involved in Mississippi in August, labeling it as a "long shot" for Democrats but emphasizing Hyde-Smith's vulnerability.

Hyde-Smith had previously obstructed Colom's appointment to a federal judgeship during Joe Biden's presidency, a fact that Schumer highlighted to Semafor. In a recent campaign appearance, President Donald Trump joined Hyde-Smith, disparaging Colom as a "fake … who pretends to be moderate."