U.S. Senate Democratic candidate from Arkansas Mark Pryor denied on Sunday that he employed an illegal immigrant and accused his opponent Tim Hutchinson of dirty tricks.
Pryor's statement said he had employed a woman but did not give the woman's last name.
"When Ortenzia came to us she provided documentation stating she was in the United States legally. She did light housework for us, as needed, for a few hours a week and only for a few months. We have never employed an illegal immigrant."
Pryor's statement also said he "never expected such a shameless attack from Tim Hutchinson and his party. With one day left and Tim trailing badly in polls, I think we have seen just how low some people are willing to sink in order to win an election."
Hutchinson denied that he was the source of the allegation:
"I learned about them (on Sunday) as we criss-crossed the state campaigning,'' Hutchinson said. ;I don't know how he can attribute this to me. This is kind of typical. This is the first I have learned about it."
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