Pryor to oppose military action against Syria

[David__77]

Source: Associated Press

LITTLE ROCK — Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor says he's opposed to a resolution to take military action against Syria.

The two-term senator from Arkansas on Saturday announced he doesn't support President Barack Obama's request to use military force against Syria, which U.S. officials say killed more than 1,400 civilians with sarin gas last month.

Pryor said he doesn't believe the Obama administration has proven that there's a national security interest, a definitive mission or that it can build a coalition of allies.

Pryor's stance puts him at odds with Republican Rep. Tom Cotton, who is challenging Pryor next year. Cotton is the only member of the state's congressional delegation to back military action against Syria. The state's other Republican congressmen and GOP senator have said they're likely to oppose the measure.

Read more: http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2013/sep/07/pryor-oppose-military-action-against-syria/

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Thank you Sen. Pryor for listening to the people and making the right decision - on to victory in November!

[warrant46]

1. Definitely not listening to Cold Warrior McCain

[another_liberal]

2. I'm glad Pryor is taking this principled stance.

It is also good his Republican challenger is backing an attack on Syria. We need to keep a Democratic majority in the Senate.

[David__77]

3. I wouldn't be surprised if Cotton switched his vote.

Arkansans are very much against the proposed war, and Cotton has got to know that Pryor will tear him apart over this.

[another_liberal]

4. He may change his vote . . .

Then again, he may be too deeply in someone's pocket to make that decision on his own.

[Coyotl]

5. Good for him. Meanwhile, Cotton is going down in flames for this.

[Sand Wind]

6. Thanks Senator for normalizing the use of CW & giving assad permission slip to kill more syrians.

Thanks Senator for normalizing the use of CW & giving assad permission slip to kill more syrians.

[gopiscrap]

7. Good for him!!!