me and said, ‘Boy, I was for Danks, but when he came out with that hair ad I decided to be for you.’”
In fact, the entire experience-versus-inexperience approach taken by Danks helped Moore ride the tide of youthful reformers, such as gubernatorial candidate Ray Mabus, who were sweeping the state. By Election Day, Moore’s come-from-behind victory was complete. He won by more than 100,000 votes, and defeated Danks in the Mayor’s home base of Hinds, Madison, and Rankin counties.
