Cenk Uygur
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Senator: The Bible Is My Compass, Vote For Me
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December 6, 2013
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3:17Now Playing"Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor of Arkansas has begun to explicitly invoke his Christian faith as a reason why state voters should reelect him in 2014. He's talked about it in political gatherings back home, and on Wednesday his campaign unveiled an unusual ad in which Senator Pryor cites the Bible as the wellspring of his political values.
"This is my compass, my North Star," says Pryor, holding his Holy Book as he looks straight into the camera. "It gives me comfort and guidance to do what's best for Arkansas."
Statewide candidates don't often talk so directly about religion. Pryor is certainly a devout Christian, but he's now brought this private matter into the public arena. Opponents will surely question his motives. Why has he gone in this direction with an election still 11 months away?"* The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks it down.
*Read more here from Peter Grier / Christian Science Monitor:
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