The same case can be made for keeping Cantor in the 7th CD instead of Dave Brat. With the loss of Cantor not only the 7th CD, but Virginia lost a ton of influence, money, and power when Dave beat Eric on June 10th, 2014. However I'll take Congressman Brat any day. That action by the voters of the 7th CD has changed history.
Taylor's win was a big loss for the GoPe. However, it was a win for the "Beach Boys." That's another growing problem in Virginia. But that's another story.