Scott Colom’s victory in Mississippi is even more historic than it might first appear.He’s not the first Black senator from Mississippi. Two Black men — Hiram Revels and Blanche Bruce — represented the state during Reconstruction, more than 150 years ago.Read the rest of this columnTalking Points is my analysis of the political landscape, written only for Political Wire members.Talking Points analysisNo ads on any pageTrending News, the Polling Dashboard and the Political CalendarInside Elections and Ballot Access NewsThe Trial Balloon podcastSee membership plansAlready a member? Sign in