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Related: About this forumEric 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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Eric Cantor's Loss - FoxNews Admits It's A Win for Democrats Nationally Long Term (Original Post)
tomm2thumbs
Jun 2014
OP
"Lieberman Rule" = "Sore Loser Law", that's literally what they call it. n/t
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2014
#4
Starting to believe the Democrats achieved this and guess we'll find out more this week
tomm2thumbs
Jun 2014
#5
I heard someone on MSNBC say there were signs in his district calling him a "Socialist".
Spitfire of ATJ
Jun 2014
#7
The screenshot preview may be the ugliest 4 motherfuckers I've ever seen
ProudToBeBlueInRhody
Jun 2014
#8
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)1. Somewhere I read Virginia law forbids a primary loser...
from running on another line or as an independant
Might be called the "Lieberman Rule"
Tarheel_Dem
(31,233 posts)4. "Lieberman Rule" = "Sore Loser Law", that's literally what they call it. n/t
catbyte
(34,373 posts)2. Yeh, but that smarmy bastard won't be Speaker even if he runs as an I & wins.
And that is a good thing.
meadowlark5
(2,795 posts)3. I read that as well
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
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....
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.
tomm2thumbs
(13,297 posts)11. could be the crossover voting happened both ways?
ProudToBeBlueInRhody
(16,399 posts)12. I'm sorry but how so?
Our candidate didn't run in a primary. He simply volunteered and was told "ok".
tomm2thumbs
(13,297 posts)13. I see
Guess no one figured it would be worth a hill of beans to run against the inpenetrable Cantor armor
Politicalboi
(15,189 posts)6. The Teabaggers say they are not the GOP
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.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)7. I heard someone on MSNBC say there were signs in his district calling him a "Socialist".
ProudToBeBlueInRhody
(16,399 posts)8. The screenshot preview may be the ugliest 4 motherfuckers I've ever seen
Jesus....
tomm2thumbs
(13,297 posts)9. snake oil anyone?....
your post floored me
jakeXT
(10,575 posts)15. Megyn Kellly called them four handsome gentleman, while they were laughing /nt
Blue Owl
(50,349 posts)14. And the wurst moment in Cantor's political career