This is the editorial response by the richmond timesdispatch, the largest newspaper in the congressional district. Jun 12, 2014 the gobsmacking part of house majority leader eric cantors surprise loss to a tea party challenger in virginias primary tuesday is this. Eric cantor speaks with his wife, diana cantor, after losing the primary election at westin hotel in. Dear editor of the richmond times dispatch, it was demeaning to the sponsors of the 7th congressional district candidates forum for eric cantor to say that their event would have been a platform. Candidate dave brat, economist and exseminarian, shakes up washington. Jun 11, 2014 dave brat, right, is congratulated by johnny wetlaufer after brat defeated house majority leader eric cantor in the republican primary, tuesday, june 10, 2014, in richmond, va. Eric cantor tells virginia newspaper hell resign in august. He was the house majority leader from 2011 to 2014. Candidate dave brat, economist and exseminarian, shakes up. The economics professor said his brief time in congress has taught him that addressing the.
House majority leader eric cantor is not anticipating another partial government shutdown next year, he told the richmond times dispatch. Finally, the richmond area is home to our general assembly, which. Just in time for tuesdays republican primary, the richmond timesdispatch proclaims rep. Jun, 2014 brat, the unheardof college professor who shocked the political world by beating house majority leader eric cantor va. In an early friday report, cantor told the richmond timesdispatch he will step down aug. June 6, 1963, in richmond, va was a republican member of the united states house of representatives representing virginias 7th congressional district.
Eric cantor tells virginia newspaper hell resign house. Seven key takeaways from eric cantors shocking defeat. The former house majority leader, shockingly defeated in a gop primary less than two months ago, told the richmond timesdispatch he would resign effective aug. I started thinking about challenging eric cantor because his team was orchestrating much of the political nonsense in my region. Cantor leads congressional trip to asia richmond timesdispatch. The richmond times dispatch reported two weeks before the primary that a number of cantor s constituents felt he took them for granted. Virginia gop welcomes mcdonnell, cantor by jim nolan richmond timesdispatch. A vote for eric cantor is a vote for open borders and corporate handouts. Weve been saying for years that america needs a bold choice, not a faint and pathetic echo.
Eric cantor announced he is resigning this month and has asked gov. Dave brat, right, is congratulated after brat defeated house majority leader eric cantor in the republican primary, tuesday, june 10, 2014, in richmond, va. Dave brat, right, is congratulated by johnny wetlaufer after brat defeated house majority leader eric cantor in the republican primary, tuesday, june 10, 2014, in richmond, va. Take the rtd auto racing challenge presented by richmond raceway. That hope has led generations of immigrants to risk everything, and endure a tough journey to our. Sep 02, 2014 cantor stepped down as house majority leader and resigned his seat in the house of representatives last month, telling the richmond times dispatch that he wanted to make sure his constituents had. Cantor stepped down as house majority leader and resigned his seat in the house of representatives last month, telling the richmond timesdispatch that he wanted to make sure his constituents had.
Eric ivan cantor born june 6, 1963 is a former member of the united states house of representatives from virginia. This drew some conflictofinterest allegations because the rtd serves much of the congressmans 7th district, but no evidence surfaced that she was involved in the papers content. Eric cantor says he is set to resign from congress in august. Bannon, a richmond native who was white house chief strategist after. Eric cantor set to resign from congress in august, he says. Virginia gop welcomes mcdonnell, cantor richmond timesdispatch.
Eric cantor to resign from congress august 18 nbc new york. Earthquake in the old dominioneric cantors surprise loss. Opinion republicans need a suburban agenda the new york times. Her association with the paper was noted at the end of timesdispatch. Right, left rip cantor on immigration richmond timesdispatch. Eric cantor, majority leader since 2011, was ousted by political newcomer david brat.
Nov, 2018 eric cantor represented virginia in the house from 2001 until 2014. Eric cantors loss means grassroots tea party is back in. Jun 11, 2014 eric cantor, majority leader since 2011, was ousted by political newcomer david brat. Read the latest commentary, political, election and campaign news in va. R7th, upset thenhouse majority leader eric cantor in 2014.
Two signs of gop discord presaged toppling of cantor state. Politifact eric cantor says president obamas budget. Eric cantor to resign house seat in august new york. Aug 01, 2014 the former house majority leader, shockingly defeated in a gop primary less than two months ago, told the richmond times dispatch he would resign effective aug. Jun 11, 2014 dave brat, right, is congratulated after brat defeated house majority leader eric cantor in the republican primary, tuesday, june 10, 2014, in richmond, va. Last summer, columnist for the richmond timesdispatch jeff schapiro sat down with need to know to offer some insight into the mind and politics of. Tea party rejoices at eric cantors defeat to david brat. Parts of the government were shuttered from october 116. David brat right was congratulated by johnny wetlaufer after brat defeated house majority leader eric cantor in the republican primary. Eric cantor starts new job on wall street nbc4 washington. Claims eric cantor is the new ronald reagan by kenric ward.
Eric cantor speaks with his wife, diana cantor, after losing the primary election at westin hotel in henrico on tuesday, june 10, 2014. Eric cantor to resign from congress august 18 the richmond timesdispatch reported early friday that cantor will step down aug. The richmond times dispatch, letter to the editor, oct. Daniel sangjib minthe richmond times dispatch cong.
Cantor said in an interview thursday with the richmond timesdispatch that he was stepping down to make sure that the constituents in the 7th district will. On june 10, 2014, in his bid for reelection, cantor lost the republican primary to economics. He is a member of the republican party primary loss and resignation. Brat, the unheardof college professor who shocked the political world by beating house majority leader eric cantor va. In an interview with the richmond timesdispatch on july 31, 2014, cantor announced his resignation from congress effective on august 18. Eric cantor talks about job creation during an interview with the richmond timesdispatch editorial board. Richmond just two weeks after his last day in congress, former house majority leader eric i. Earthquake in the old dominioneric cantors surprise loss to. In an early friday report, cantor told the richmond times dispatch he will step down aug. Today is primary election day richmond timesdispatch. The gobsmacking part of house majority leader eric cantors surprise loss to a tea party challenger in virginias primary tuesday is this. At the time, bannon headed breitbart news, which covered the race and attacked cantor for being soft on immigration. Candidate dave brat, economist and exseminarian, shakes. In a crushing blow, cantor lost the republican partys nomination tuesday in his richmond district to.
Kevin morley eric cantor has long been the face of house republicans extreme policies, debilitating dysfunction and manufactured crises. Last week, in a richmond times dispatch oped, brat called cantor the no. The bucks stop with brat, the economics professor, on federal. The ad highlights a quote from the richmond timesdispatch calling cantor the no. Eric cantor tells virginia newspaper hell resign house seat. Eric cantor february 26, 2011 america is at a tipping point, and republicans have begun to take action. Dear editor of the richmond timesdispatch, it was demeaning to the sponsors of the 7th congressional district candidates forum for eric cantor.
Eric cantor offends league of women voters with poll. Making life work better for more families by eric cantor rva sunday, february 10, 20. Eric cantor loses primary to tea party challenger in huge. The richmond times dispatch reported early friday that cantor will step down aug.
Cantor gets multimilliondollar contract in wall street job. David brat made a simple case against eric cantor, and it seemed to resonate with voters as a convincing argument for getting rid. The next day, reporter olympia meolas description of the session opened with the house majority leaders comments on. A day after he stepped down as house majority leader and two months after a stunning primary loss, rep. Cantor to resign from congress before term ends time. Two signs of gop discord presaged toppling of cantor. Jeff schapiro reports for the richmond timesdispatch that there was a perception within republican circles that cantor, in his determination to succeed john boehner as speaker, seemed more interested in positioning for the next phase of the nonstop news cycle than embracing a distinct agenda. Cantor told the richmond timesdispatch that he will resign from congress early to make sure that the constituents in the 7th district will have a voice in what will be a very consequential. The times dispatch also revealed that cantor s attempt to brand brat as a liberal professor actually made more people turn out for brat. Cantor and brat on the issues richmond timesdispatch.
This is the editorial response by the richmond timesdispatch, the largest newspaper in. Aug 01, 2014 eric cantor to resign from congress aug. Cantor has a new job on wall street with a multimilliondollar contract. Politifact eric cantor says president obamas budget adds. The national immigration debate landed on house majority leader eric cantors home turf wednesday as advocates on the right and the left.
Eric cantor believes that we need to import more lowwage foreign workers at the expense of lower wages and fewer jobs for virginia families, brat told the richmond times dispatch in an election. Eric ivan cantor born june 6, 1963 is a former american politician and lawyer who served as. Brat stuns house majority leader cantor in gop primary. Terry mcauliffe to call a special election so his successor could take office immediately. Eric cantor to resign house seat in august new york daily news. Equally absurd, the newspapers editorial board uses nancy pelosi and harry reid as benchmarks to prove the congressmans conservative bona fides. He announced that he was leaving congress in an interview with the richmond times dispatch, the main newspaper in his virginia district on thursday. Eric cantor defeated by tea partys dave brat in stunning.
He announced that he was leaving congress in an interview with the richmond timesdispatch, the main newspaper in his virginia district on thursday. Eric cantor simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The timesdispatch also revealed that cantors attempt to brand brat as a liberal professor actually made more people turn out for brat. Well, it appears that we are on the same page as the establishment with one important goal. The richmond timesdispatch, letter to the editor, oct. Feb 11, 20 by eric cantor rva sunday, february 10, 20 richmond times dispatch in america, we have high expectations for our nation. Bob mcdonnell and former house majority leader eric cantor, r7th. Troublemaker carving out space in congress discover. House majority leader eric cantor in 2014, when brat campaigned against the washington establishment. Eric cantors loss means grassroots tea party is back in the.
Cantor served in the house from january 3, 2001 august 18, 2014. In an exclusive interview with his hometown newspaper, the richmond timesdispatch, cantor said he would resign his seat in the house of representatives effective aug. Eric cantor believes that we need to import more lowwage foreign workers at the expense of lower wages and fewer jobs for virginia families, brat told the richmond timesdispatch in. The richmond timesdispatch reported two weeks before the primary that a number of cantors constituents felt he took them for granted. Once snubbed, david brat turns the tables the new york times. Kevin morley richmond times dispatch, via associated press. House majority leader eric cantor is not anticipating another partial government shutdown next year, he told the richmond timesdispatch. Cantor said in an interview thursday with the richmond timesdispatch that he was stepping down to make sure that the constituents in the 7th district will have a voice in what will be a very. The democratic national committee is applying pressure to house majority leader eric cantor in his own backyard over the governmentcontinue reading posted by olympia meola at 12. In a crushing blow, cantor lost the republican partys nomination tuesday in. House majority leader eric cantor told the richmond timesdispatch america needs a republican party. Two former stars of virginias republican party former gov.
Diane cantor, the wife of former house majority leader republican eric cantor, sits on media generals board of directors. Aug 01, 2014 eric cantor to resign from congress august 18 the richmond times dispatch reported early friday that cantor will step down aug. We have always believed we could be the best hope for mankind. Cantor told the richmond times dispatch he will resign his seat in the. Eric cantor visited the editorial offices of the times dispatch. Cantor gets multimilliondollar contract in wall street.
The richmond times dispatch rtd or td for short is the primary daily newspaper in richmond, the capital of virginia and the primary newspaper of record for the state of virginia. Jun 11, 2014 house majority leader eric cantor, rva. Bannon visits brats district to encourage trump voters to vote. In america, we have high expectations for our nation. Cantor told the richmond timesdispatch he will resign his seat in the. Diane cantor, the wife of former republican house majority leader eric cantor, sat on media generals board of directors from 2005 to 2017. Cantor had said after his primary loss that he would step down as the no. Eric cantor represented virginia in the house from 2001 until 2014. Cantor tells richmond paper he doesnt expect 2014 shutdown. Republicans need a suburban agenda the new york times. Virginia politics coverage from the richmond timesdispatch. House majority leader eric cantor, r7th, right is leading a congressional delegation to meet with leaders in japan, south korea and china.
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