Eric Cantor to Run for House Whip
Virginia Congressman Eric Cantor, the only Jewish Republican in the House, is said to be running for House GOP whip position.
Politico reports that Cantor is making calls to line up support from colleagues for the position, which is the second highest Republican leadership
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