By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times - Thursday, September 25, 2014
In an Arkansas Senate race that has drawn attention for a deluge of creative advertising, Republican Tom Cotton tries to keep it simple in a new radio ad, speaking in the first person in the 60-second spot about freedom, Arkansas and “moral clarity.”

“It’s been a long campaign, and you’re probably ready to vote,” Mr. Cotton tells listeners. “But first, I think there are a few things that you need to hear directly from me — no spin.”

He goes on to say he believes in freedom, mentioning his time in the Army, in Arkansas, saying he still lives in Dardanelle, Arkansas, in a home that’s been in the family for generations, and in free enterprise.

“I believe in the right to life, the right to bear arms, and I believe in moral clarity,” he says. “There’s a bright line between right and wrong, between good and evil. And there always will be. I believe in doing the right thing, even when it’s the hard thing.”

The latest poll from USA Today/Suffolk poll gives incumbent Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor a two-point lead, 45 percent to 43 percent. Mr. Cotton holds a 2.4 point lead in Real Clear Politics’ latest average of public polling on the race, one of a handful being targeted heavily by both sides that will be crucial in determining which party controls the Senate after the November midterm elections.

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee also released an ad Wednesday attacking Mr. Cotton for his vote against the farm bill. Mr. Cotton, the only Arkansas lawmaker to vote against the final version, has already tried to address that issue in a previous ad that fact-checkers have taken issue with.

• David Sherfinski can be reached at dsherfinski@washingtontimes.com.

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