David Pryor, a prominent Democrat who served as the governor and senator of Arkansas, has passed away at the age of 89. Pryor was known for his political career in Arkansas, where he remained active in public service even after leaving office. Tributes poured in from notable figures like Bill Clinton and President Biden, highlighting Pryor's impact on Arkansas politics and his mentorship to younger public servants.
David H. Pryor, a liberal Democrat who won two terms as governor of Arkansas and three in the United States Senate, and who paved the way for the political rise of his young ally Bill Clinton, has died at 89. https://t.co/ZSKWAdykJt
My colleague in the Senate for 18 years and a dear friend, David Pryor's character can be defined by one word: Integrity. He never stopped fighting for working people, for the poor, for civil rights. Our country is better because David dedicated his life to public service.
David Pryor wasn’t just a historic leader for Arkansas and in the Senate, he was a mentor to generations of public servants. So many of us learned so much from his decency and humility, and countless Americans are better off for his service and example. https://t.co/Q2sEPsm9NX
FORMER US SENATOR DAVID PRYOR'S PASSING PROMPTS STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT BIDEN
David Hampton Pryor, the 39th governor of Arkansas who went on to serve the state for 18 years in the Senate and in the process established a legacy as one of the most admired, trusted and beloved political leaders in Arkansas' history, died Saturday. https://t.co/lkykpI7QQe
Former Governor, Senator David Pryor Dead At 89 https://t.co/SRtA1Ss176
Former Arkansas governor and senator dies at 89 https://t.co/jEZYv96r8D
David Pryor, an Arkansas governor and U.S. senator who rose to prominence in the 1970s as part of a wave of moderate “New South” Democratic leaders, died at his home in Little Rock, Ark.. He was 89. https://t.co/l5paiCRrIw
Former Arkansas governor and U.S. Sen. David Pryor, a Democrat who was one of the state’s most beloved political figures and remained active in public service in the state long after he left office, has died. He was 89. https://t.co/U34xaPPBkm https://t.co/Djb8oDyzj2
For the second time in a week we have lost another great statesman and one of my “New South” heros, former Arkansas governor and U.S Senator David Pryor. As a young newspaper editor he challenged the racist ways of Gov. Faubus and later became one of Arkansas’s great reformers.… https://t.co/Ky6nf1LsQV
Former Arkansas governor and US senator David Pryor dead at 89 https://t.co/wWO6mhL05v
David Pryor elevated Bill Clinton to be his Attorney General while Arkansas Governor. https://t.co/8FyPhYEPno
Former Arkansas governor and US Senator David Pryor, a Democrat who was one of the state’s most beloved political figures and remained active in public service in the state long after he left office, has died. https://t.co/aGxgiHYALT
David Hampton Pryor, the 39th governor of Arkansas who went on to serve the state for 18 years in the Senate, died at 89. https://t.co/5XGDVM9mb1
Former Arkansas Governor David Pryor dies at 89; tributes from Clinton and more pour in https://t.co/GyEZZVRSI4
David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89 https://t.co/YxQohiFeF9