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Blunt steps down as party's whip
Missouri Rep. Roy Blunt's departure clears the way for his chief deputy, Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor, for the role.
Roy Blunt, GOP's #2 House Leader, Steps Down
huffingtonpost.com — WASHINGTON — Missouri Rep. Roy Blunt, the No. 2 Republican in the House, announced Thursday that he... is stepping aside after Democrats added to their numbers in Congress and captured the White House. Blunt said he had long ago decided that if ... (more) Roy Blunt, GOP's #2 House Leader, Steps Down
Cantor to Run for Whip
redstate.com — 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 ... (more) Cantor to Run for Whip
Roy Blunt Expected to Leave House Leadership
blogs.wsj.com — Susan Davis and Brad Haynes report on Congress. House Republican Whip Roy Blunt , the No. 2... GOP leader in the House, won’t seek another term in leadership after his party’s losses in a second straight election, according to a senior ... (more) Roy Blunt Expected to Leave House Leadership
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