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- Tom Cotton has emerged as a potential running mate for former President Donald Trump.
- Cotton, first elected to the Senate in 2014, is known for his staunchly conservative views.
- According to The New York Times, Trump sees Cotton as a strong communicator on cable news outlets.
High-profile GOP figures like Senators JD Vance of Ohio and Tim Scott of South Carolina have long been bandied about as potential running mates for former President Donald Trump.
But one of their Senate colleagues has also emerged as a potential pick: Tom Cotton of Arkansas.