/Cindy Hyde-Smith is holding us back Mississippians rip senator in new Mike Espy ad

Cindy Hyde-Smith is holding us back Mississippians rip senator in new Mike Espy ad

In every poll, Espy, who has raised over $1 million in just two weeks, trails Hyde-Smith. The most recent polling found that Espy was only one point behind Hyde-Smith. As campaigns struggle to reach voters through direct contact such as door knocking or political events, television and online spending could be crucial in the last five weeks of this cycle. READ MORE: What are the views of the Mississippi U.S. Senate Candidates on these issues? The Espy ad, which was released Tuesday, features Mississippians singing praises for Espy and critiquing Hyde-Smith. Cliff Heaton stated in the ad that he is a Republican farmer and supports Mike Espy because “he can work across the aisle.” “Cindy Hyde Smith is holding us back… (Espy), can work with anybody that is needed to get the job done.” In the ad, two doctors are quoted — one criticizing Hyde Smith for pushing for reopening too soon during the pandemic and another praising Espy’s support for “expanding affordability in Mississippi health care.” The fourth Mississippian is a teacher in public schools. Rachel Killebrew said, “I haven’t heard Cindy Hyde Smith talk about increasing school funding.” “Mike Espy supports increasing teacher pay.” READ MORE. Mike Espy built a strong and historic Senate campaign. Can he win? READ MORE: Sen. Cindy Hyde Smith’s campaign is up in the polls during pandemic.