Three Reasons Eric Cantor Quit Early

The Federalist ^ | August 1, 2014 | Robert Tracinski

[right-wing agnostic]

Eric Cantor just announced that he is quitting his House seat on August 18. The remainder of his term is likely to be filled by a special election held on the same day as the election for the next term. It’s almost certain that Dave Brat, the Republican firebrand who beat Cantor in the primary, will win both and take office immediately after November 4.

Why did Cantor quit? There are three reasons, and Larry Sabato notwithstanding, “generosity” to his successor isn’t one of them.

1) He’s given up on the lame duck session.

The last week of this legislative session has been no fun whatsoever for House Republicans, and there’s no sign the lame duck session is going to be any better. Nothing of any significance is going to get passed, and it’s all just going to be another succession of sordid, thankless compromises that will just get him criticized from all sides. So why stick around for that? Let the new guy deal with it, and maybe leave a note reminding him to be careful what he wishes for.

2) Cantor has checked out.

For at least the past ten years—after surviving his first couple of terms in office—Cantor’s whole focus has been on clawing his way up through the House Republican leadership. The fact that he was more interested in them than in voters back in the 7th District is what lost him the election. So now that his dreams of one day becoming Speaker of the House are dashed, where’s his motivation?

And that leads us to the final reason.

[right-wing agnostic]

I think the third reason given by the author for Eric Cantor's early exit is right on target! In short, Cantor is a K Street and amnesty whore. HE WILL DO ANYTHING FOR A BUCK. Eric Cantor and his ilk can take their pro-amnesty and pro-big government agendas and shove them where the sun don't shine! Eric Cantor's a liberal; that's why he's married to a Democrat. I hope the door doesn't hit him in the @$$ on his way out./sarc /rwa

[Vaquero]

He is the kind of self centered, money only matters, constitution is a living document, POS Lawyer....that I loathe

[Bullish]

Double ditto what you said.

[fatnotlazy]

Whatever the reasons, I’m glad Cantor is gone. As the saying goes, “don’t go away mad; just go away.”

[dennisw]

$$$$$$$$
____Cashing in ASAP_____ CHA-CHING!

With his Rolodex, Cantor will be a high class call girl//////not some tranny street walker

[liberalh8ter]

Seems to me that ban on lobbying needs to be extended.....to something like 25 years.

[BobL]

“Eric Cantor’s a liberal; that’s why he’s married to a Democrat.”

Assuming he wanted a Jewish wife, he had NO CHOICE, other than moving to Israel (or Russia).

[sakic]

Never knew all Jews were libs until you straightened me out.

Oddly akin to the notion sweeping parts of Europe.

[Timber Rattler]

He’s a QUITTER!!!

[Liz]

Amnesty sucker Cantor exited b/c he was publicly humiliated----he was a camera-ready showboater who can't face being dumped.

Cantor's ill-fated campaign strategy typifies him---he spent $5 million for ads about his opponent's positions----except that, voters liked what they heard and dumped Cantor in favor of his opponent.

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IF IT WORKED TO DUMP CANTOR IT CAN WORK TO DUMP 2014 DUMMYCRATS----Nanzi Pelosi's been lacerating Repubs claiming only she and the Dems have the "courage" to stand up for "what the American people want"---comprehensive immigration reform and the suckup "Dream Act."

OKAY, PATRIOTS, PASS IT ON---Dummycrats admit they are the imbeciles catering to the hordes at the border. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, blogs---this needs to go viral.

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TALKING POINTS---all the polls show voters leaning Repub
b/c of their strong stance against amnesty....FAR above all other issues.

PASS THE WORD--Duymmycrats are opposed to a pro-America bill---
all of them provisions Obama claimed he wanted to put into law.

[Reo]

The 3 reasons in short form:

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[The Sons of Liberty]

Next up: Weeper of the House, Little Johnny Boehner!

[BobL]

“Never knew all Jews were libs until you straightened me out.”

I DIDN’T SAY THAT! Please read my posts more carefully. I ONLY said that all Jewish WOMEN are liberals. And I stand behind it.

[sakic]

I just read what you wrote very carefully.

My conclusion is that you are totally clueless.

[BobL]

“My conclusion is that you are totally clueless.”

Perhaps there is one exception...but I’m still looking for it.