Thread: GOP Leadership in 'Chaos' After Eric Cantor's Loss

"We're absolutely stunned."

June 10, 2014
By Billy House
National Journal

Befuddlement hit and lingered within the House GOP leadership ranks as Majority Leader Eric Cantor's election fate was unwinding on Tuesday. Cantor lost in a major upset to primary challenger Dave Brat.

There was no immediate comment from House Speaker John Boehner.

But a senior Republican leadership aide described the mood as "chaos for the leadership ranks."

"We're absolutely stunned. Honestly, we really can't believe it," said the aide, who likened it to the 2004 election defeat of Tom Daschle of South Dakota, who was Senate minority leader at the time.

"Given the speculation Boehner himself may decide not to run again for speaker, the idea had been out there that Cantor would simply walk into the speakership," said the aide.

"But now, who the hell would be the next speaker?"—particularly, the aide added, if Paul Ryan doesn't want it, or Rep. Tom Price of Georgia isn't interested.

And there are more immediate questions—including whether Cantor would step down as majority leader right away, given the no-confidence vote of his own constituents.

"Everyone knows it was a tough race out there. But when you have all the money in the world, spend those resources—in the long run, money usually wins out," said the aide.

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The GOP and the Liberals have sold out the American working man, bring in millions of illegals, outsourcing, forcing manufacturing to the third world for higher profits in the stock market. The American voter may be waking up only time will tell but it's long overdue.

As Cantor falls, Boehner offers sympathy




By Russell Berman - 06/10/14 11:39 PM EDT

Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) offered his sympathies to Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) in a brief statement late Tuesday after his top lieutenant was defeated in a stunning primary loss.

“Eric Cantor and I have been through a lot together,” Boehner said in a statement that read like a condolence note. “He’s a good friend and a great leader, and someone I’ve come to rely upon on a daily basis as we make the tough choices that come with governing. My thoughts are with him and Diana and their kids tonight.”

Boehner and Cantor have worked closely together in the last two years after a tense period in the first year of Boehner’s tenure as Speaker.

Cantor was seen as Boehner’s heir apparent, and his loss will shake up the line succession in the House GOP ranks.

In a shocking upset, Cantor was defeated, 56 percent to 44 percent, by conservative David Brat, a Tea Party-aligned college professor with no experience in elected office.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/house/20...#ixzz34IeJjKf2

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As Cantor falls, Boehner offers sympathy

Bullshit... you set him up to fail.... It's YOU thats pushing this shit; your lieutenant does YOUR WILL... he fell on your Amnesty Sword

Majority Leader Eric Cantor lost in stunning fashion Tuesday night to tea party challenger Dave Brat.


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And Sen. Ted Cruz’s staff appears to be pretty celebratory on Twitter in response. The senator and the majority leader have clashed before, most notably over Obamacare. Here are tweets from three top staffers.


Cruz’s speechwriter and senior communications adviser:

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Cruz’s chief of staff:

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Is DC Listening yet? #MakeDCListen

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Cruz’s press secretary, responding to a tweet from Erick Erickson on stories about the “Tea Party dying” in the mainstream media:

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@EWErickson wackobird zombies

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