Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas.
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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.