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Mississippi Senate: Longshot Ty Pinkins says he aimed to spoil Hyde-Smith, boost Colom vote
Ty Pinkins said he avoided campaigning in heavily Black areas of Mississippi to avoid harming chances for Democrat Scott Colom, who like him is Black.
The Hill
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Both outlets frame the story around Mississippi Senate race tactics and election fallout, but they emphasize different candidates. CNBC focuses on Ty Pinkins and his claim that he avoided campaigning in heavily Black areas to avoid hurting Scott Colom, while The Hill centers Colom’s position as results are awaited and, in the extract, quotes his attorney arguing against separating ballots.
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