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Few Capitol Hill reporters were willing to go to Cantor's district, for fear that they would be out of Washington in case a major story broke. Following his primary defeat, Cantor announced his resignation as House Majority Leader effective on July 31 and declared that he would not run in the general election.
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Jun 15, 2016 · Cantor was the first sitting House majority leader in history to lose his congressional seat, a defeat so unexpected that it shocked the ...
He served as House Majority Leader from 2010-2014, during which he led the public policy agenda for the House. During his time in office, Mr. Cantor was a ...
Jun 11, 2014 · But Cantor lost because he lost touch with his Virginia district. Yes, he risked an uprising on his right specifically by saying conciliatory ...
Aug 1, 2014 · In his decision to quit Congress altogether, Eric Cantor gave only one reason: so his successor could get a head start and “have a voice in ...
Apr 26, 2024 · Although many speculated that he would eventually succeed John Boehner as speaker of the House, Cantor suffered a surprising loss to a Tea Party ...
During his time in office, Mr. Cantor was a leading voice on the economy, job creation and policies focused on improving the lives of the American middle class.
Jun 11, 2014 · The man in line to be the next speaker of the House lost his primary Tuesday in Virginia. The outcome of the race shocked Eric Cantor, ...
Eric Cantor is Vice Chairman and Managing Director at Moelis & Company and serves as a member of its board of directors. He advises clients on issues ...