Congressional freshman, Tom Cotton — U.S. Rep.-elect Tom Cotton of Arkansas studies a spreadsheet in a down moment during the office selection process. Dan Merica/ CNN Congressional freshman, Tom Cotton — One would think Cotton had an aversion to elevators: He only takes the stairs, two steps at a time, forcing staffers to keep up. Dan Merica/ CNN Congressional freshman, Tom Cotton — Cotton, an Army veteran, says his service could help build bipartisanship in the House. Courtest Tom Cotton for Congress Congressional freshman, Tom Cotton — Cotton also served as a member of the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery -- the group of infantrymen that escorts caskets of fallen soldiers. Courtesy Tom Cotton for Congress Congressional freshman, Tom Cotton — Cotton chats with Republican Rep. Erick Paulsen of Minnesota outside the Cannon House Office Building. Dan Merica/ CNN Congressional freshman, Tom Cotton — Spare couches and chairs line the halls of the Cannon and Longworth office buildings. Cotton takes time to check out an office he likes. Dan Merica/ CNN Prev Next
