“For too long, we weren’t willing to challenge that. For me, I’m ready to challenge. I want to show the people I have courage. And that’s what it takes in this moment. We cannot be afraid to call out the lies. We cannot be afraid to call out the betrayal.”

Scott Colom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29

Colom said he is ready to challenge the party's past indifference to Mississippi Democrats.