Mississippi Senate Rivals Clash Over Medicaid Ahead of Election

Mississippi's U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom is heading into Tuesday's election with Medicaid as a campaign flashpoint. Colom has centered his closing pitch on reversing federal cuts to social services, including Medicaid, and has criticized rising costs under the current administration. Hyde-Smith has defended her alignment with President Trump's agenda, which has included cuts to social safety net programs, framing her positions as fiscally conservative. The race, drawing national attention and surrogate visits from Trump, Bill Clinton and Kamala Harris, is seen as a potential Democratic pickup opportunity in a traditionally red state.

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