and america can be based on technology, our prowess, our intellect, and i just think that farmer in linehamssissippi, understood that and encouraged all farmers and white farmers to vote with me. so in answering your question, i was the secretary for everyone and congressman of everyone, i will be the senator of everyone. >> next question -- >> i will take all of your questions. don't worry. i'm sorry, i didn't hear you. >> with the news at the state capitol, is that -- >> you have been listening to mike espy, democratic candidate for senate. today, of course, election day in mississippi. espy is fighting to become the first african-american senator from mississippi since reconstruction. he's talking with reporters right after voting, presumably casting a ballot for mihmsehimst state. up against cindy hyde-smith. i want to bring in the mayor of jackson. i appreciate you joining us on the show. >> thank you for having me. it's a pleasure to be here with you. >> just to note, there's a little bit of a delay between us. we will power through that, mayor. let me start with the question that mik