Hyde-Smith Apologizes for ‘Public Hanging’ Remark

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) “apologized on Tuesday for making a comment about public hangings, but accused her black Democratic opponent in a special election runoff of twisting her words for political gain,” Reuters reports.

“The comment set off a furor in Mississippi, a state scarred by a history of racism and violence against blacks, including lynching. Until Tuesday, Hyde-Smith had refused to apologize or explain the remarks.”