John Whitesides
By John Whitesides
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Breaking News Eric Cantor’s National Profile Proved Toxic in Rural Virginia District
(Reuters) — A combination of over-confidence, neglect of his district and voter anger at congressional leaders fueled Republican Eric Cantor’s stunning primary loss in Virginia, an upset that rocked the Republican Party. Cantor’s loss on Tuesday to a political unknown, college professor and Tea Party challenger David Brat, followed a series of missed warning signs…
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Opinion Eric Cantor Defeat ‘Apocalyptic’ for GOP Mainstream
(Reuters) — The shocking defeat of Eric Cantor was dubbed an “apocalyptic” moment for the Republican mainstream as Tea Party populist conservatives showed off their grassroots muscle — and proved virtually no lawmaker is safe from a challenge from the right. Cantor’s defeat to a political unknown is likely to halt any efforts to craft…
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