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90. CANTOR LOSES (Politico)

Tue Jun 10, 2014, 08:31 PM

Jun 2014

By Jake Sherman | 6/10/14 8:03 PM EDT Updated: 6/10/14 8:22 PM EDT

RICHMOND, Va. — House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was toppled on Tuesday night in the most shocking primary defeat since Republicans took the House in 2010.

Dave Brat, a local economics professor who had tea party support, became the second challenger to defeat a House incumbent this primary season. Texas Republican Ralph Hall lost to a tea party insurgent at the end of May.
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Brat also halted one of the most meteoric rises in national politics, and his win illustrates the strong anti-incumbent fever that has taken over Cantor’s Richmond-area district.

Cantor’s defeat not only reorders Virginia politics, where Cantor was the highest-ranking Republican, but it completely throws the House Republican leadership into flux. Cantor, 51, was long seen as the next speaker of the House after John Boehner retires.

http://www.politico.com/story/2014/06/eric-cantor-primary-election-results-virginia-107683.html

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Cantor has lost. [View all] hrmjustin Jun 2014 OP

I think he's losering Capt. Obvious Jun 2014 #1

Is there a Democrat Challenger?? Who is it?? Red State Rebel Jun 2014 #101

Someone who now has a new map to study. I love electoral politics! Send $$$. genwah Jun 2014 #130

Um,... blackspade Jun 2014 #163

Yes! deurbano Jun 2014 #165

Thank you! LoisB Jun 2014 #177

This message was self-deleted by its author Heather MC Jun 2014 #173

OH MY GOD would that be awesome! randys1 Jun 2014 #2

Maybe I'm Bonkers... BUT I In No Way Think This ChiciB1 Jun 2014 #83

What i was seeing was a D next to who beat him but that was wrong i now know randys1 Jun 2014 #86

tickles the shit out of me sawdust Jun 2014 #106

The chap who beat him is a real RW nut job, it was a one issue campaign and that arthritisR_US Jun 2014 #110

Sad but spot on analysis mikekohr Jun 2014 #178

I feel so bad for the dreamers.... arthritisR_US Jun 2014 #202

At the absolute minimum, Berlin Expat Jun 2014 #210

Are you kidding? Egnever Jun 2014 #200

That's how I see it too Plucketeer Jun 2014 #222

I think if the guy is even nuttier than Cantor, that has to be good for dems. AAO Jun 2014 #116

I doubt it. Virginia is a microcosm of the country right now SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2014 #208

I so hope you're wrong! AAO Jun 2014 #220

After reading about this guy today, I'm more optimistic. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2014 #226

It is a heavily gerrymandered state (by Repubs). spooky3 Jun 2014 #223

It can work for us. When "de Brat" makes a "quotable" quote, we can run that against ALL the R's. genwah Jun 2014 #135

I don't see how the guy could be worse than that weasel Cantor. He will not be in the position AlinPA Jun 2014 #141

This is bigger than Big, and not very good news.. OLDMADAM Jun 2014 #167

That is how I see it too. I sure as hell hope Democratic voters turn out in November! nt arthritisR_US Jun 2014 #201

Worse Than Cantor? billhicks76 Jun 2014 #180

You may want to correct the spelling in your headline. former9thward Jun 2014 #3

thanks. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #4

But now my response seems out of place Capt. Obvious Jun 2014 #8

That is DEFINITELY not on anybody's radar nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #5

It's Seems Brat Won Because Of Immigration... ChiciB1 Jun 2014 #109

I was talking to the OP about nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #112

Any Other Thoughts?? ChiciB1 Jun 2014 #121

I do not know enough of local Virginia politics nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #125

Yeah, I Know Your Location/// ChiciB1 Jun 2014 #129

Go to his website nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #131

would they then replace a smirking... dhill926 Jun 2014 #6

Dunno, elleng Jun 2014 #9

Thank you. I live in VA and have referred to that race many times here, Nay Jun 2014 #186

A DUer who is, apparently, close to party decision makers elleng Jun 2014 #188

My reply to that statement was that even if they thought Cantor couldn't be Nay Jun 2014 #195

Thanks for that. elleng Jun 2014 #197

Probably not. former9thward Jun 2014 #24

It might be time to pour some money into this race. TexasTowelie Jun 2014 #36

It was an open primary so many of Brat's votes were from Dems. QED Jun 2014 #160

Even if its a solid red district... HooptieWagon Jun 2014 #50

To a BRAT! elleng Jun 2014 #7

51% reporting, ellen.. Cha Jun 2014 #12

Yes, a Dem will have to run against a Brat, Cha. elleng Jun 2014 #13

Against "de Brat"! Writers in late night wait with bated breath... genwah Jun 2014 #18

YES! elleng Jun 2014 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author littlewolf Jun 2014 #94

Cantor is a Indie? Iliyah Jun 2014 #92

NO, Repug, INCUMBENT. elleng Jun 2014 #105

That's what I thought .. at first.. and then I saw Incumbent. And, he's outta here, Iliyah!!!!! Cha Jun 2014 #172

I don't know anything about Dave Brat except he's the teabagger choice Warpy Jun 2014 #10

Thought he was invincible, did he? Yeah, Brat's a teabagger but hopefully a Dem will run Cha Jun 2014 #15

A 'long shot' maybe, elleng Jun 2014 #16

The Democratic candidate has $1000 cash on hand. former9thward Jun 2014 #31

Exactly! elleng Jun 2014 #45

Well, WE can fix that... genwah Jun 2014 #136

Last time, Cantor had $10 million and his Dem challenger Powell had Nay Jun 2014 #187

Cantor is a slimier teabagger from what I've seen so far. Not much information on Brat, but AlinPA Jun 2014 #133

Yup, take a good dose of Tea with your celebration nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #11

With 40% in it looks like he's going down. pa28 Jun 2014 #14

Can't imagine that he'd concede! elleng Jun 2014 #19

Boehner must be happy malaise Jun 2014 #17

Right, get the back-stabbing cretin away! elleng Jun 2014 #21

That would be awesome! NV Whino Jun 2014 #20

He lost. hasn't been called but the margin is getting bigger. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #22

fuhgeddaboudit! tk2kewl Jun 2014 #30

Open primary, baby Brother Buzz Jun 2014 #25

Here is hoping your money is correct. Whisp Jun 2014 #27

Please, let it come to pass tabasco Jun 2014 #96

I like that response... MrMickeysMom Jun 2014 #176

I will be royally pissed if DCCC doesn't go 'pedal to the metal' on this one Brother Buzz Jun 2014 #183

Is this the Canter that was involved in ChromeGait? Whisp Jun 2014 #26

Will immigration reform receive a vote this year now that Cantor has lost his primary? LonePirate Jun 2014 #28

Good question. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #29

Immigration reform is dead. former9thward Jun 2014 #40

The more the moderate Repugs push reform the more the extreme right will push against it Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2014 #174

Actually in its present form, I'm glad its dead. HATE the H-1B expansion in it! cascadiance Jun 2014 #205

I don't think that will happen. former9thward Jun 2014 #206

Yes, there are the Schumers and Clintons and other corporatists that have played along... cascadiance Jun 2014 #224

Hey, Eric! blogslut Jun 2014 #32

hee! WolverineDG Jun 2014 #87

Well, it's all about supporting the Democratic candidates and GOTV. blogslut Jun 2014 #93

Yup dems can vote gwheezie Jun 2014 #33

Happy day if that holds. brer cat Jun 2014 #34

wow, scumbag cantor gone! Takket Jun 2014 #35

OMG! sheshe2 Jun 2014 #37

The soft underbelly of America's democracy, the ultra low turnout primary, the Koch's saw Fred Sanders Jun 2014 #38

Looks like he lost to a teaparty candidate in the primary? madfloridian Jun 2014 #39

Exactly. I'm not sure why folks are cheering this... WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #65

Exactly. former9thward Jun 2014 #207

How � and where � Eric Cantor lost, in 1 map WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #227

Interesting map. former9thward Jun 2014 #228

They seem to think the Tea Party guy could possibly be defeated by a Democrat Jamastiene Jun 2014 #211

AP called it. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #41

Rachel just interrupted Chris Hayes Puglover Jun 2014 #52

She said that Cantor's team had no idea that a loss was on the way until 50 minutes ago. Skidmore Jun 2014 #60

That in itself is simply unbelievable. Puglover Jun 2014 #66

What difference will it make, except a change in GOP House leadership where everything is AlinPA Jun 2014 #154

Yeah, but at least Cantor's hideous, smarmy mug will be gone. catbyte Jun 2014 #196

Yes. The weasel has a constant smirk. He can't even smile without a snarling look. AlinPA Jun 2014 #217

Sucks to be him! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #42

The FReepers SoCalNative Jun 2014 #43

I wonder if they counted chesterfield gwheezie Jun 2014 #44

Ap called it. he lost. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #46

Holy Shite this is delish malaise Jun 2014 #47

I know. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #61

Rachel is breaking it inthe middle of Chris Hayes program malaise Jun 2014 #48

OMG! Best news I've heard in awhile! City Lights Jun 2014 #51

One night while drunk I smoked a pack of unfiltered Chesterfields AngryAmish Jun 2014 #78

Brat won that county by 2700 votes. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #166

Cantor had never held a job gwheezie Jun 2014 #49

oh yeah! napkinz Jun 2014 #53

Man! How conservative is that district? chelsea0011 Jun 2014 #54

Very, and elleng Jun 2014 #117

sounds pretty bad to me. mucifer Jun 2014 #142

mwuahahahahahah. Was he not 'conservative' enough? nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #55

Is this one is all about Immigration? n/t malaise Jun 2014 #67

Holy Shit! nt sufrommich Jun 2014 #56

Frankenstein's monster just ate Dr. Frankenstein n/t Yavin4 Jun 2014 #57

You nailed it! Boomerproud Jun 2014 #99

The vacancy left by the hard right lurch of the GOP will soon be filled by the DEMS. COUNT. ON. IT. blkmusclmachine Jun 2014 #215

cause he's too liberal?....this is one fucked up party... spanone Jun 2014 #58

With 86.5% of the vote in, the race is being called for Brat.. madinmaryland Jun 2014 #59

See you in hell you son of a bitch Takket Jun 2014 #62

I hate his guts- but this may be bad. Any chance of immigration reform this year just evaporated Lee-Lee Jun 2014 #63

THS IS EXACTLY WHAT I THINK! ChiciB1 Jun 2014 #113

Wow! myrna minx Jun 2014 #64

Opportunity has opened the door...time to put time and money to support the Democrat. K&R Jefferson23 Jun 2014 #68

So how bad is the teabagger that beat Ilsa Jun 2014 #69

God bless the Tea Party n/t Strelnikov_ Jun 2014 #70

Time to celebrate. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #71

Never thought I would cheer a Tea Party win TNNurse Jun 2014 #72

Hell Yea n/t Corey_Baker08 Jun 2014 #73

K & Effn' R!!! tosh Jun 2014 #74

This has been a good week for Schadenfreude. ucrdem Jun 2014 #75

Aw that's too bad Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2014 #76

Good! sheshe2 Jun 2014 #77

Can't stand Cantor cleduc Jun 2014 #79

DCCC better step to the plate on this Ruby the Liberal Jun 2014 #80

Fuck the D-trip-C. They aren't even fair weather friends. genwah Jun 2014 #126

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha... LadyHawkAZ Jun 2014 #81

Cantor on now n/t malaise Jun 2014 #82

Amazing! rug Jun 2014 #84

Good riddance to bad rubbish. So the baggers choose a bagger, but mountain grammy Jun 2014 #85

He is giving a campaign speech instead of concession speech. he never mentioned his opponent. chelsea0011 Jun 2014 #88

I suddenly have a warm feeling in the center of my chest Half-Century Man Jun 2014 #89

CANTOR LOSES (Politico) pinto Jun 2014 #90

What is Brat like? Is he just as bad as Cantor or more progressive? Lint Head Jun 2014 #91

He will make you wish for Cantor nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #114

Big KICK! countryjake Jun 2014 #95

It's a mixed blessing, people.... elzenmahn Jun 2014 #134

So it was the Latino haters that elected the teaparty terrorist randys1 Jun 2014 #97

There goes immigration reform mwrguy Jun 2014 #98

Who's The Democrat?? This Is a SUPER Conservative District... ChiciB1 Jun 2014 #100

Wow! stopbush Jun 2014 #102

Ahahahahahaha this is AWESOME. Arkana Jun 2014 #103

It's gif-arific JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #104

This is a big deal. That slime is out for now, the other guy won't change much in the GOP. AlinPA Jun 2014 #107

Best news I've heard in ages!! GoCubsGo Jun 2014 #108

I don't consider a Tea Party nutcase winning an election good news. n/t totodeinhere Jun 2014 #115

IMO, Cantor is a teabgger nutcase. AlinPA Jun 2014 #122

True. Cantor is of course. But go to right wing websites and you will seem them celebrating this. totodeinhere Jun 2014 #144

We will know more after Cantor's leadership position is filled. If it's a Louie Gohmert type, AlinPA Jun 2014 #150

He hasn't won the election that will give him the seat. GoCubsGo Jun 2014 #127

Oh Joy, joy! This is a very early birthday/Christmas present. FUCK YOU CANTOR! AAO Jun 2014 #111

Here's All I Have to Say Leith Jun 2014 #118

It looks like Cooter may have played a role.. loyalsister Jun 2014 #119

couldn't have happen to a better guy... HoosierRadical Jun 2014 #120

Sign The Goodbye & Good Riddance Card To Eric Cantor Corey_Baker08 Jun 2014 #123

Gotta love it Jack Rabbit Jun 2014 #124

First time I've ever been thankful for the tea party. n/t Bonhomme Richard Jun 2014 #128

I Sure Hope You Know More About VA Than I Do ChiciB1 Jun 2014 #140

Cantor should have done what all the other Cantors told him not to do... bayareaboy Jun 2014 #132

Hallelujah! deutsey Jun 2014 #137

You know from all these responses I get the feeling you guys didn't like him. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #138

Ab... so.... lute... ly... fuckin' awesome. Ellipsis Jun 2014 #139

thank heaven for small mercies NuttyFluffers Jun 2014 #143

This Guy Is Now Taling About JESUS! ChiciB1 Jun 2014 #145

Who? Cantor? He's Jewish! countryjake Jun 2014 #149

The Tea-Bagger! ChiciB1 Jun 2014 #151

Well, look at it this way...an established batshit goonie just lost... countryjake Jun 2014 #159

Upon Reflection AND Further News ChiciB1 Jun 2014 #221

HAHAHAAHA FUCK YOU CAN d_b Jun 2014 #146

Didn't they just knock out the only Jewish GOPer in the house? Iliyah Jun 2014 #147

Now if Paul Ryan Livluvgrow Jun 2014 #148

YES!!!!!! Dopers_Greed Jun 2014 #152

Whoda thunk it? BumRushDaShow Jun 2014 #153

I realize it's a mixed blessing stopwastingmymoney Jun 2014 #155

Oh, yeah... What can you do? AnnieBW Jun 2014 #156

I want to see the concession. Fox won't hire him. marble falls Jun 2014 #157

I just saw excerpts from his concession speech speech and his wife looked like totodeinhere Jun 2014 #161

Rats, In a Way gussmith Jun 2014 #158

The R's made one Flatpicker Jun 2014 #162

There is God. I'm so glad underthematrix Jun 2014 #164

Ditto it all. eom littlemissmartypants Jun 2014 #168

He's not an AmeriCAN, he's an AmeriCANT... Blue Owl Jun 2014 #169

Amazing that even Cantor isn't conservative enough. BlueCheese Jun 2014 #170

Hooray! IrishAyes Jun 2014 #171

Wooohoooo! Thank you, Virginia! ancianita Jun 2014 #175

Cantor looked the part and was such a slimy bastard. EEO Jun 2014 #179

Who is Dave Brat? MrMickeysMom Jun 2014 #181

Yay! n/t Chan790 Jun 2014 #182

this may not be the best thing at this juncture. Puzzledtraveller Jun 2014 #184

Eric Cantor Aerows Jun 2014 #193

Wow! first time one of my threads got the most recs in a day on this forum. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #185

He's so despicable Aerows Jun 2014 #191

The sour looking manager of the asshole store Aerows Jun 2014 #189

Lost to a Chicken basket! Rex Jun 2014 #190

His mind Kennah Jun 2014 #192

I've read that his defeat ends immigration reform for another two years. Lobo27 Jun 2014 #194

They weren't going to do anything anyway. Blue_Adept Jun 2014 #214

I don't really care how it happened... MustBeTheBooz Jun 2014 #198

I think a hardy hardy-har-har is in order! AAO Jun 2014 #199

He is going to need lots of these.... Historic NY Jun 2014 #203

The sore loser law will prevent flamingdem Jun 2014 #204

I cannot wait to hear Mama's reaction. 47of74 Jun 2014 #209

Low turnout. 13% of the District voted in the open GOP primary. struggle4progress Jun 2014 #212

ok let's see DonCoquixote Jun 2014 #213

As the GOP lurches hard right, so goes the DEMS, chasing after the ever-moving "Center." blkmusclmachine Jun 2014 #216

This was well planned out by the dems SmittynMo Jun 2014 #218

The GOP is being attacked get the red out Jun 2014 #219

Vote for Trammell ! urbuddha Jun 2014 #225