Donald Trump Holds Mississippi Rally as GOP Anxiety Grows in Deep South
Summary
President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Corinth, Mississippi, on Monday to support Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who faces Democrat Scott Colom and independent Ty Pinkins. One recent poll showed a close race, but several election ratings and polling averages still favor Hyde-Smith.Key Facts
- Trump won Mississippi by about 23 percentage points in 2024, according to the article.
- Hyde-Smith is seeking re-election against Colom, a district attorney from Columbus, and independent candidate Ty Pinkins.
- A Change Research poll conducted October 21–22 found Hyde-Smith at 43 percent, Colom at 40 percent and Pinkins at 6 percent; the margin of error was 3.5 percentage points.
- The article says the public polls cited came from Democratic-aligned firms, while polling averages and prediction markets favored Hyde-Smith.
- The Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball and NBC News rated the race Likely Republican; Inside Elections rated it Solid Republican.
- Colom has focused his campaign on healthcare cuts, food prices and Hyde-Smith's support for Trump's tax and spending law.
- Former Vice President Kamala Harris visited Mississippi the previous Thursday to raise Colom's profile.
- The rally was scheduled for the Crossroads Arena in Corinth, with Trump expected to speak at 6 p.m. Central time.
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