Conner Eldridge

Growing up, I watched my single mother work hard to provide for her three kids. She raised us in a one-bathroom house on a public-school teacher's salary of $22,000 a year. ”

There is a disconnect between Arkansas and Washington, D.C. The career politicians in Washington are not listening to people here in Arkansas, and this is the fundamental problem with politics. ”

Arkansas families need to feel safe in their homes and communities, which is why we need a U.S. Senator who will address threats - both at home and abroad - head on. ”

Arkansas needs leaders who will stand up to anyone in Washington, from either political party, and do what's right for Arkansas and for our country. ”

Money is the root cause of why our political system is broken and why Americans are so frustrated. ”

I am so grateful for the service our veterans have given to our country. These men and women put their lives on the line for our safety and security, and we need to honor their service and our commitment to them. ”

We need to get big money out of Washington. ”

We must also recognize that the American Dream includes being able to provide and care for your family without fear of losing your job in the process. ”

Some folks want the position of being a U.S. senator to enjoy the benefits that come with it, like foreign travel on the taxpayer's dime - which Sen. Boozman's done 129 times. ”

Caring for our veterans should be non-negotiable. And it definitely should not be affected by playing the same old Washington party politics game. ”