Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith joked about 'public hanging,' later saying it was 'an exaggerated expression of regard.' Her black opponent, Democrat Mike Espy, called it 'reprehensible.'

Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith joked about 'public hanging,' later saying it was 'an exaggerated expression of regard.' Her black opponent, Democrat Mike Espy, called it 'reprehensible.' https://t.co/5cTsD4GwEt

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