The leadership still wants it but it is harder for the rank and file to support it. If Cantor can lose they can lose if someone targets them and runs 200,000 against their 500,000. They couldnt just put a bill on the floor and get an easy 218 like they could have at one point.
“The leadership still wants it but it is harder for the rank and file to support it. If Cantor can lose they can lose if someone targets them and runs 200,000 against their 500,000. They couldnt just put a bill on the floor and get an easy 218 like they could have at one point.”
Well stated, except Brat was outspent $5,000,000 to $200,000. But your main point is exactly right. How could ANY Republican feel safe if they came out for Amnesty now. Cantor had EVERYTHING going for him - universal name recognition, the ability to “bring home the bacon”, tons of money, a no-name opponent who was, no-doubt, looked at as a loon.
Other Republicans that try voting for Amnesty will not be so lucky - they will get a REAL CHALLENGER, with real money, and real name recognition. They won’t be as lucky as Cantor and be able to defeat their opponent so easily...oh, wait.