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How Democrats Could Pick Up a Senate Seat in Mississippi

March 6, 2018 · 9:47 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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With Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS) leaving office next month, Mississippi will hold a special election in November to fill the remainder of his term. In such a deep red state, it would seem Democrats have little hope.

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