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Cantor’s absence among GOP speakers looms large
The Hill ^ | August 26, 2008 | Jackie Kucinich

Posted on 08/26/2008 2:12:34 PM PDT by MeanWestTexan

Rep. Eric Cantor (Va.), rumored to be on the shortlist of John McCain’s vice presidential candidates, is conspicuously absent from a complete list of speakers at the Republican National Convention.

The list, sent to reporters under the header “Republican National Convention Announces Full Program,” includes the names of all other individuals believed to be on Sen. McCain’s (Ariz.) shortlist.

Cantor was asked earlier this month to undergo the formal vetting process by the McCain campaign and served as one of his most vocal supporters in the House of Representatives.

Rob Collins, a spokesman for Cantor, did not comment directly on whether Cantor would fill the spot left for the yet-to-be-announced vice presidential selection and attributed the absence to the “vacuity of convention speakers.”


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: 110th; 2008; 2008veep; cantor; ericcantor; mccain; va2008; vp
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To: padre35
He's 20 years younger than Biden. My age born in 1962.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

21 posted on 08/26/2008 2:25:57 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: MeanWestTexan
Ah hah!


22 posted on 08/26/2008 2:27:33 PM PDT by GalaxieFiveHundred
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To: mwl8787
I just want reassurance that this guy won’t get crushed by Biden in a debate —

Believe me, he won't. He's one of the leaders in the ongoing GOP revolt in the House over the Rats' refusal to allow a vote for new oil exploration and drilling.

23 posted on 08/26/2008 2:28:05 PM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner ("We must not forget that there is a war on and our troops are in the thick of it!"--Duncan Hunter)
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To: 14erClimb

Keyword search “Cantor” right here on FreeRepublic.

97% ACU rating.

SOLID on Israel.

Endorsed by Club for Growth for Veep

SOLID on life

Solid on the border, language, culture

Chair of various counterrorism, “unconventional warfare” boards, etc. so he knows what he is doing

CONSISTENT CONSERVATIVE

Observant Jew, not JINO.


24 posted on 08/26/2008 2:28:10 PM PDT by MeanWestTexan (McCain/Cantor)
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To: Rome2000
Even those genius "Mittens" would be on board.

Guilty on all three counts.

I am on board with Cantor. I am a "mitten." I am a genius.

Who knew that with such a seemingly igorant comment, you could be right on all three?

25 posted on 08/26/2008 2:29:26 PM PDT by Fudd Fan (obama bi - bye den)
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To: 14erClimb

I used to live in his district (Virginia Seventh)...it’s mostly middle-class, stretching from the better Richmond suburbs (north, west, and southwest) all the way northwest to the east side of the Shenendoah Valley. The bulk of the ground area is rural or small-town, but I think the bulk of the people live in the Richmond burbs. There’s pockets of money here and there, but the majority of it is going to be middle-class, really.

}:-)4


26 posted on 08/26/2008 2:30:45 PM PDT by Moose4 (http://moosedroppings.wordpress.com -- Because 20 million self-important blogs just aren't enough.)
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To: padre35

Yes, but he’s also put in real time out in the real world. A nice mix of business and government service.


27 posted on 08/26/2008 2:32:26 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: MeanWestTexan

I take this as a good sign as well...I havta ask...is Sarah Palin, Alaska’s Governor, speaking?


28 posted on 08/26/2008 2:32:36 PM PDT by PennsylvaniaMom (I am still bitter.)
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To: MeanWestTexan

Here’s keeping fingers crossed and much prayer that Cantor is the pick. He’s the best one of the remaining guys on the short list.

Please, please, please........


29 posted on 08/26/2008 2:35:24 PM PDT by conservativegramma
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To: MeanWestTexan

What I like is if they peg him as so far right by his House voting record, it can just be pointed out that Barry and Joe are the first and third most leftist (when you’re left of Bernie Sanders you’ve orbited out of the sphere of mere ‘liberalism’) Senators.


30 posted on 08/26/2008 2:35:43 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: MeanWestTexan

I will add some more intrigue. Yesterday it was announced that Congresswoman Mary Fallin would be speaking on the night when Sen McCain speaks. This just happened and was announced yesterday afternoon. I thought that spot was going to Cantor BUT guess not!

BTW, Mary is considering running for Governor and this will help her a lot. We could sure use Mary in Oklahoma as our Governor. Also a slap a Cong Cole who heads the NRCC and told the Congressman running for office to boycott the RNC Convention. I have a Fallin for Congress on my car with a McCain sticker and I live in the Cole district if that tells you something.


31 posted on 08/26/2008 2:36:34 PM PDT by PhiKapMom ( VOTE FOR McCAIN 2008! McCainNow.com; LetsGetThisRight.com)
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To: MeanWestTexan

For pro-lifers: Cantor got a great big goose egg rating from NARAL in 2004, 2005, 2006, _and_ 2007. :-)


32 posted on 08/26/2008 2:36:38 PM PDT by Campion
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To: mwl8787
Do not fear Cantor’s faith being a problem - in fact, with the MSM it would guarantee McCain better treatment and coverage

Or it would just be an opportunity for them to continue ignore the rabid anti-semitism which continues to be displayed by the Obama supporters, as evidenced on his website.

Think they are up in arms now, just wait and see what they do if Cantor is the pick.

They would be frothing at the mouth and all of Obamas Farrakhan and Reverend Wright buddies would be out in the streets.

Or McCain could just pick MYTH FLIP WILLARD RINO ROMNEY and piss off a lot of conservatives instead.

Looks like a no brainer.

33 posted on 08/26/2008 2:37:45 PM PDT by Rome2000 (Peace is not an option)
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To: Campion

Does anyone have his position on illegal immigration?


34 posted on 08/26/2008 2:38:26 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: 9YearLurker
Exactly unlike Biden. McCain needs someone who hasn't spent their entire lives in government. McCain has 40 years plus of government experience so a political hack pick wouldn't really energize the GOP ticket.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

35 posted on 08/26/2008 2:42:02 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: 9YearLurker

Yes....strong pro-borders guy.


36 posted on 08/26/2008 2:42:45 PM PDT by conservativegramma
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To: MeanWestTexan
ERIC CANTOR is our DAVID in this battle.



ERIC ( DAVID ) CANTOR slay the MSM , Liberals, Democrat gaint.
And God said to Abraham, " those who bless you ( Abraham and Abraham's seed ) I will bless, and those who curse you, I will curse, and through you all the nations of the earth will be bless "
37 posted on 08/26/2008 2:42:48 PM PDT by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM .53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no GOD.)
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To: MeanWestTexan
I consider this a very, very good sign.

I certainly hope so.

38 posted on 08/26/2008 2:43:20 PM PDT by Zionist Conspirator (Re'eh, 'Anokhi noten lifneykhem hayom berakhah uqelalah.)
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To: 9YearLurker

Cantor opposed amnesty and was an early member of the House Immigration Reform Caucus under Tancredo.


39 posted on 08/26/2008 2:43:19 PM PDT by rmlew (NYARLATHOTEP / BIDEN'08 . If you don't believe me check out the first's wikipedia page.)
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To: Rome2000

Your comments aside, I like Mitt too but it is very interesting that choosing a Jew might cause fewer headaches for McCain with evangelicals than choosing a Mormon.

And, as we both indicate, a Jewish VP brings other political attributes to the table.

As long as this guy can debate Biden and not be intimidated, I’m fine. We don’t want another Bentsen-Quayle ordeal.


40 posted on 08/26/2008 2:43:33 PM PDT by mwl8787
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