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Tom Cotton's Ad Blasts Democrats Over Crime Policies

9/20/2025

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Sen. Tom Cotton's new ad criticizes Democrats for being lenient on crime, specifically targeting former Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina.
The ad connects Cooper’s policies to the murder of Iryna Zarutska, a widely publicized case.
Cotton's campaign views crime as a pivotal issue for the upcoming midterms.
Cooper's campaign refutes the ad, citing multiple media outlets that labeled its claims as false.
The ad reflects a broader Republican strategy to focus on crime amid decreasing violent crime rates.

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Sen. Tom Cotton's new ad criticizes Democrats for being lenient on crime, specifically targeting former Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina.
The ad connects Cooper’s policies to the murder of Iryna Zarutska, a widely publicized case.
Cotton's campaign views crime as a pivotal issue for the upcoming midterms.
Cooper's campaign refutes the ad, citing multiple media outlets that labeled its claims as false.
The ad reflects a broader Republican strategy to focus on crime amid decreasing violent crime rates.