How outlets cover Scott Colom · Aug 7, 2026
Scott Colom Challenges Cindy Hyde-Smith for Senate
Scott Colom is challenging Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi and argues his campaign can make the race competitive. Coverage centers on whether turnout, the electorate and campaign issues could create a path for him.
Lead article · Associated Press · CENTERWill Mississippi send a Black Democrat to the US Senate? Scott Colom says don't count him outScott Colom, a Democrat, is campaigning to unseat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi. Colom argues he can make the race competitive, and the coverage discusses the electorate and voter turnout.
Center outlets treat the story as a potentially competitive Senate challenge, examining turnout, campaign arguments and other factors that could shape the race. Their reports include both campaigns’ competing characterizations.
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Center outlets present Colom as making a case for a competitive race, examining turnout, the electorate, campaign messages and competing campaign claims.
How it looks for Colom, by side
10 ARTICLESLeft: 0 good, 0 bad, 0 mixed, 0 informational. Center: 0 good, 0 bad, 1 mixed, 9 informational. Right: 0 good, 0 bad, 0 mixed, 0 informational.
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AUG 7Articles per day by side. AUG 7: Left 0, Center 10, Right 0.
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