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Cantor to Run for Whip

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  November 5th, 2008 at 11:59 AM  | 

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I have just heard from Eric Cantor’s office that Eric will announce at 12:30 p.m. his intention to run for House Republican Whip. Cantor, elected in 2000, won his Richmond-area Congressional seat last night with 64% of the vote and received the highest total vote of any Virginia Congressman—including Democrats. (221,467 votes)

Back in August 27, 2008, we endorsed Eric Cantor for Vice President because as we wrote then:

While a young man, Cantor has served in federal office twice as long as Barack Obama – and was a member of leadership when Obama was still in Springfield. In that short time, he has established himself as a dedicated and intelligent member of the House. As the Chief Deputy Whip, he has proved to be an organizer, an innovator, and a natural leader. His knowledge of foreign affairs is above what one would expect from a member of the House, and as a devout Jew, he is one of Israel’s greatest allies in Washington and has a wide range of evangelical supporters. He is pro-life without reservation, a strong supporter of gun rights, a fiscal conservative and a loyal advocate for the war on terror. And beyond being a member from a state McCain must carry to win in November, Cantor has proven himself as one of the best fundraisers in the House, with a massive base of support in New York, Florida, Pennsylvania and elsewhere.

No word on whether Roy Blunt will run again. I’m hearing this morning from Hill sources that he is preparing to make this his last term.

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  • Dafyd

    I was talking with a colleague recently about 2010′s midterm elections. He pointed out that in 1994, Gingrich had been around a long while and established himself for years before leading the GOP’s return to power that year.

    If we can get him as Whip and someone competent, not-squishy, and pro-federalism to head the RNC, we can get moving quickly.

  • chelsea

    I’m amazed by the incredible amount of public interest in Sarah Palin. Good or bad, she’s become somewhat of a pop icon. People are dressing like her to be and/or mock her all at the same time.

    For instance, I found this video on dressing like Palin:

    http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/668-how-to-dress-like-sarah-palin

  • Jill1066

    It’s time for some fresh approaches on getting back to basics. I think Eric Cantor is a great candidate for this spot in the leadership. He expresses his ideals well, and that goes a long way in today’s environment towards convincing others.

  • JakePrime

    Cantor’s one of the good ones. He has a promising future as a conservative leader in the years to come.

  • JakePrime

    Cantor is one of the good ones. He has a promising future as a conservative leader. We need more politicians like him to step up to the forefront as we repair the Republican party.

  • Jewels

    Just what I’m looking for today! We need to build on these good solid foundations and oust the old stale ones if we have any hope for this country.