Pryor says Cotton exudes vet ‘entitlement,’ riling GOP

by Claudia Lauer, Sarah D. Wire | March 6, 2014 at 4:39 a.m.

U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor said Wednesday that his opponent, war veteran U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, acts like his military service in Iraq and Afghanistan entitles him to represent Arkansas in the U.S. Senate.

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JSSSR
March 6, 2014 at 8:38 a.m.

After all factions express their subjective opinions, the vote still hinges on qualifications to serve and work in the best interests for the greatest number of Arkansans. Not just on specific votes cast but rather on a record of balanced and cooperative congressional reasoning. Any specific Senate vote is certain to please or offend various segments of the electorate. I hope we focus on balance and proven moral character.

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rdh61
March 6, 2014 at 9:38 a.m.

On the other hand Pryor worked as a lawyer for a few years then gained public office off of his father's name. Among his accomplishments he can include passing ObamaCare and voting with Obama 90% of the time(in 2013). Also, he voted for the failed Obama stimulus & trillions of dollars in defecit spending over his career while saddling us & our children with debt. I'm afraid we can't afford any more of his accomplishments.

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3rdWorldState
March 6, 2014 at 10 a.m.

Last year I heard Cotton, Live on TV, say that he didn't think the two wars had contributed to our deficit. Hard to take anything this man says seriously.

Some of the smartest people I have met have been in the Military. And some of the dumbest.

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HenryP
March 6, 2014 at 10:11 a.m.

Democrat party of Arkansas declined to comment. That says it all. What an incredibly stupid thing for Pryor to say.

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Populist
March 6, 2014 at 10:59 a.m.

Pryor always has supported the veterans. They know that. While military service is admirable, it does not, by itself, qualify one for office. Cotton's fervor for getting us into more foreign wars is frightening.

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DontDrinkDatKoolAid
March 6, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.

So Pop, what makes Cotton a war monger?

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