Prank at Hyde-Smith’s Office Draws Backlash Across Party LinesHarassing Campaign Staff Is No Way to Celebrate a Historic WinColom’s Historic Win Overshadowed by a Classless Office Stunt
Comedian Walter Masterson and others visited Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s office in Mississippi on November 11, telling staff she had lost her reelection race. The filmed encounter drew criticism after Republican Hyde-Smith’s defeat by Democrat Scott Colom.Walter Masterson’s filmed visit to Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s Mississippi office drew backlash after he told staff she had lost. Critics said the stunt targeted workers facing job losses rather than celebrating Democrat Scott Colom’s victory.Walter Masterson and companions filmed themselves telling staff at Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s office that she had lost. The visit drew widespread criticism even as Democrat Scott Colom offered Hyde-Smith a gracious public thanks.