In Second Debate, Cotton Cruises And Pryor Proves He Doesn't Deserve Re-Election

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In the second and final Arkansas U.S. Senate debate, Senator Mark Pryor imploded on live TV, claiming that $200,000 was his definition of "middle-class." Pryor's out-of-touch comments are completely disconnected from reality. Median household income in Arkansas is roughly $40,000 per year. On the other hand, Tom Cotton was again in command of the issues and highlighted Senator Pryor's support of President Obama at nearly every opportunity.

"I've spent the last year traveling around the state, speaking to a truck driver in El Dorado, a farmer from Jonesboro, and a nurse from Hot Springs," said Cotton. "They are frustrated with Washington and they should be. I haven't been in Washington very long, but I have been there long enough to know Washington needs change."

Even though Pryor refused to include foreign policy among the list of topics in the debate, Cotton repeatedly found opportunities to highlight his military credentials on topic areas like the VA, the national debt, and the 188th fighter wing. But in easily the most memorable exchange of the night, Pryor said that his definition of "middle-class" included those making up to $200,000.

"$200,000 a year may be considered "middle-class' in places like Georgetown or Chevy Chase, but it's certainly not middle-class in places like Jonesboro or Rison," said Cotton spokesman David Ray. "Senator Pryor proved tonight he is simply out-of-touch and doesn't deserve to be re-elected."

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