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redstate.com - 11/5/2008
Cantor to Run for Whip
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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 ...

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rawstory.com - 11/9/2008
GOP leader: Rebuild party based on 'sanctity of marriage'
— rawstory.com — The Republican brand is still alive and well, Rep. Mike Pence said on Fox News Sunday. When asked by Chris Wallace what "conservative solutions" the GOP would bring to their current minority-party status, Pence said social issues like "the sanctity of ... (more) GOP leader: Rebuild party based on 'sanctity of marriage'

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marcambinder.theatlantic.com - 11/6/2008
Cantor Wants Blunt's Job
— marcambinder.theatlantic.com — Rob Collins, chief of staff to Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) says on the record that his boss wants to take House Minority Leader Roy Blunt's job and is starting to make calls to that effect.   Cantor will probably get what he wants. SO FAR, there is ... (more) Cantor Wants Blunt's Job

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politico.com - 11/7/2008
Blunt steps down as party's whip
— politico.com — Missouri Rep. Roy Blunt's departure clears the way for his chief deputy, Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor, for the role. (more) Blunt steps down as party's whip

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Eric Cantor to Run for Whip
Weekly Standard Blog — ... Cantor is a very bright, solid conservative with proven political and fund-raising skills. The word is that he plans to run for House Republican whip. ...

The Dream Still Lives
Balloon Juice — At least my own personal dream. Erick at Red State: 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) I hope he wins. I so hope he becomes the face of the GOP. Please let this happen. Harry Ellis for Minority Whip! ...

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AP - A GOP official says Rep. Eric Cantor intends to run for the second-ranking spot on the House Republican leadership ladder as the party struggles with the loss of about 20 seats in the election.