Scott Colom
ON THE RECORD · 11 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“The Democrats just basically conceded the state,”
Scott Colom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Colom described the previous view of national Democrats toward Mississippi.
“We’re going to make history together, with people like you,”
Scott Colom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Colom addressed exuberant volunteers at his office after Trump's visit.
“They voted for America first. They’re getting Mississippi last. They were voting for lower grocery prices on day one. Well, the only thing that happened on day one is we got the greatest increase in sales tax in decades. They voted for no more endless wars. We’re back at war with no end in sight. They voted for the release of the Epstein files.”
Scott Colom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Colom described how Trump voters were betrayed on key promises.
“[Trump voters] are getting betrayed,”
Scott Colom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Colom spoke to people lined up outside an arena to see Trump.
“I feel like I need to do everything I can to represent the values and vision of the people of Mississippi,”
Scott Colom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Colom expressed his commitment to representing the values and vision of Mississippi's people.
“I wanted to make sure I go to the lines there and listen to what matters to them. And tell them: ‘I’m just trying to make sure you get what you voted for. I agree with you. We need lower grocery prices. I agree with you. We need to get out of stupid wars. And I agree with you that we can’t protect pedophiles without a prosecutor.’”
Scott Colom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Colom said he went to listen to Trump supporters and tell them he agrees with their concerns.
“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.
“It takes a lot of endurance, but these photos remind me of why I’m doing it. It feels like the people of Mississippi are finally getting the attention they deserve. The potential of our state is getting the recognition it deserves and I’m proud to be fighting for the people in this moment.”
Scott Colom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Colom said the photos remind him of why he is campaigning and that Mississippi is finally getting attention.
“For too long, Mississippi hasn’t been a lost cause, it’s been a betrayed cause.”
Scott Colom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Colom said Mississippi has not been a lost cause but a betrayed cause.
“I put these pictures up to remind myself of the joy in it,”
Scott Colom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Colom explained why he displays campaign photos on his office walls.
“Pick another protein? I'd rather pick another senator instead.”
Scott Colom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
Colom delivers this line in a campaign video responding to Hyde-Smith's comments about beef prices.