Washington – Eric Cantor Steps Down As House Majority Leader

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    U.S. Representative Eric Cantor (R-VA) (2nd L) walks into House Speaker John Boehner's office with staff members after departing the House floor following a farewell speech after stepping down as House Majority Leader, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington July 31, 2014. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Washington – Rep. Eric Cantor has used his farewell as House majority leader to lament what he calls a diminished U.S. role in a world that he says is rife with instability and terror.

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    The Virginia Republican spoke on the House floor Friday. It was his final day as No. 2 House GOP leader.

    Cantor was unexpectedly defeated by an underfunded, tea party backed opponent in his Republican primary in June. He immediately announced he would step down as majority leader at the end of July.

    On Friday, Cantor said he’s worried about the future if the U.S. doesn’t steel its resolve and stand with its allies.

    Cantor also says improving educational opportunity for low-income children is this era’s civil rights issue.

    Cantor has said he will serve out his House term.


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    Sherree
    Sherree
    9 years ago

    He SHOULD have stood up and voiced his opinions loudly and clearly! Just because he was stepping down, did NOT mean He should have kept quiet, he should have led the call to support Israel fully and completely.

    9 years ago

    We will miss you Mr. Cantor. You were a real hero. You stood up to Obama when needed and made comprimises when needed. We hope you come back soon.

    DanielT
    DanielT
    9 years ago

    what a shame!

    bewhiskered
    bewhiskered
    9 years ago

    The GOP/Baggers (KKK) are finally Judenrein!

    bewhiskered
    bewhiskered
    9 years ago

    “You are an idiot. You should be ashamed of yourself”

    Is calling me names the best you can do, Mr. grandson 1? Did my post upset you? Well, go sit with your Baggers (KKK), whom your own Bobby Jindal referred to as ‘The Stupid Party.’ By the way, those Baggers (KKK) hate you as much as they hate other minorities. But, of course, you’re incapable of fathoming that.