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tomm2thumbs

(13,297 posts)
Tue Jun 10, 2014, 11:10 PM Jun 2014

Eric Cantor's Loss - FoxNews Admits It's A Win for Democrats Nationally Long Term




Brit Hume indicates it was immigration reform that was the key in this watershed vote, but also wonders too if Democrats crossed over to vote for Cantor's opponent, Dave Brat... as it was an open primary and Democrats would be able to influence the election.

It was also noted that turnout was extremely low but the fact that polls missesd this outcome brings poll accuracy into question. 'The Lord Did It' was one comment regarding the bad weather as one potential reason. Basically FoxNews was all over the place about this, but you can tell they were not ready for this and see it as a basic loss for the Presidency if immigration reform becomes a hands-off issue for Republicans going forward.

Apparently Cantor can have a write-in campaign, and could actually run as an independent... this remains to be seen, but they talked about all the options available to him.

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TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)
1. Somewhere I read Virginia law forbids a primary loser...
Tue Jun 10, 2014, 11:15 PM
Jun 2014

from running on another line or as an independant

Might be called the "Lieberman Rule"

catbyte

(34,373 posts)
2. Yeh, but that smarmy bastard won't be Speaker even if he runs as an I & wins.
Tue Jun 10, 2014, 11:25 PM
Jun 2014

And that is a good thing.

meadowlark5

(2,795 posts)
3. I read that as well
Tue Jun 10, 2014, 11:27 PM
Jun 2014

Cantor could run as a write in. But the article I read said he can't run on another party ticket as an independent or other.

tomm2thumbs

(13,297 posts)
5. Starting to believe the Democrats achieved this and guess we'll find out more this week
Tue Jun 10, 2014, 11:43 PM
Jun 2014

Would be hilarious if Anne Coulter and Laura Ingaraham were all celebratory about how it was a sign that their Tea Party side is winning, when it fact it turns out to be a sign of cunning voting by Democrats to oust their sitting majority leader.

With so little voting going on, me thinkst there may be something here... and Brit Hume mentioned it as well.

ProudToBeBlueInRhody

(16,399 posts)
10. I'd think we'd have a stronger candidate for our side then....
Tue Jun 10, 2014, 11:55 PM
Jun 2014

I admit, I know nothing about the guy, but if how he got picked is any indication, I don't think anyone expected Cantor to lose tonight or in November.

 

Politicalboi

(15,189 posts)
6. The Teabaggers say they are not the GOP
Tue Jun 10, 2014, 11:45 PM
Jun 2014

Someone should plant a bug and make Eric be the GOP, and the Teabagger as another party. We want Eric, We want Eric,

Let them split the vote.

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