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Cantor promises more aggressive GOP
New House GOP Whip Eric Cantor is ready to use new media to build the GOP brand and reach out to voters.
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hughhewitt.townhall.com — HH: I begin today’s show with the number two among the House Republicans in the United States Congress, Virginia Congressman Eric Cantor. Congressman Cantor, welcome back, congratulations on becoming the Whip. EC: Thanks so much, great to be with ... (more) Transcript
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