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Much to the chagrin of his conservative challenger. so much for bold colors. so much for principle. reporter: a nasty finish to a tough race. mississippi tea party candidate chris mcdaniel with a not so conciliatory speech after losing in a close race to incumbent senatored th ed thathad cochran there is something a bit strange, there is something a bit unusual, about a republican primary that s decided by liberal democrats. thank you, all, for being here, to help celebrate a great victory. this is your victory. reporter: cochran, who trailed mcdaniel in the republican primary june 3rd, spent the past three weeks courting voters outside the gop base, including african-americans. pointing to federal funds he secured throughout his 36 years in the senate. and to those who say, you know what, you have been re-elected time and time again, your opponent says it s just been too much, you ve been there too long? i m the choice the people ....

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