Thinks Hyde-Smith meant her statement
In my opinion, (Cindy Hyde-Smith) does not want to tell a lie. She is steadfast in what she said. She is still living in a past which she and her followers would like to return. I saw an interview on television where one of her followers was asked to comment on the statement that the candidate made about the lynching and she stated the candidate “did not mean anything about what she said; it’s blown out of proportion.” I beg the difference. I wonder how they would feel if something was said that was offensive to them. Until all of those characters have died off, Mississippi will remain in the eyes of many as leading the country in racial disconnect. Wake up Mississippi. I am voting for Mike Espy.
Andrew Whitten
Columbus
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