Conner Eldridge, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, is knocking Republican opponent, incumbent Sen. John Boozman, for traveling to Florida this week while refusing to meet Eldridge for debate in Arkansas.

According to a Florida news account, Boozman toured a moldy federal building in Pensacola with Florida congressmen. Boozman chairs a Senate subcommittee on general government.

Advertisement

“It’s disappointing that even during a seven-week Congressional recess, John Boozman prefers to spend his time traveling out of state and away from the hardworking Arkansans he was hired to work for,” said Eldridge. “What is he doing? Is Arkansas getting anything out of this trip? Sen. Boozman claims he is too busy to debate us here in Arkansas, yet he somehow finds the time to go to Pensacola, Florida. Arkansans are tired of his dodging, hiding, and traveling. They want a U.S. Senator who is present in, engaged with, and proud of Arkansas — not one who prefers spending his time in other states and countries. I’m proud I have been to all 75 Arkansas counties in less than a year — many of them twice.” 

The Boozman campaign doesn’t respond to our requests for response to Eldridge criticism.

Arkansas Times: Your voice in the fight

Are you tired of watered-down news and biased reporting? The Arkansas Times has been fighting for truth and justice for 50 years. As an alternative newspaper in Little Rock, we are tough, determined, and unafraid to take on powerful forces. With over 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 daily email blasts, we are making a difference. But we can't do it without you. Join the 3,400 paid subscribers who support our great journalism and help us hire more writers. Sign up for a subscription today or make a donation of as little as $1 and help keep the Arkansas Times feisty for years to come.

Previous article UPDATE: Obamacare proves popular in Arkansas Next article That time Asa Hutchinson sort of endorsed medical marijuana