Hope, history and the vote count in Mississippi

Welcome to the daily Inside Scoop newsletter. There’s still some outstanding results we are waiting for both in Mississippi and Alaska. Today we are focusing on Mississippi and the potential for the ruby-red state to elect its first Democratic senator in more than 40 years and its first Black senator in more than 150 years. I spoke with White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor on “Here’s the Scoop” today after she got back from reporting in the state. Let’s get into it. Scott Colom stands on the cusp of history. But he’s not there yet.