The campaign trail for one of Mississippi’s two U.S. Senate seats is heating up early.

Not even a day after announcing his candidacy as a Democrat seeking the post, Columbus-based District Attorney Scott Colom took to social media to literally call out his primary opponent, incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.

“Alright, everybody. I just announced that I’m running for United States Senate against Cindy Hyde-Smith. This is not personal. I’m going to call her and wish her goodnight. Let’s see if she answers,” Colom said before calling someone he purported to be the elected official.

During the call, Colom took multiple shots at Hyde-Smith. From acknowledging that the senator blocked him from attaining a federal judge seat in 2023 to criticizing how she has voted on healthcare-related legislat

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