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| Dear conservatives: how do you really feel about Eric Cantor's primary loss? | Dear conservatives: how do you really feel about Eric Cantor's primary loss? |
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| When Virginia economics professor David Brat defeated Eric Cantor on Tuesday night, it marked – in shocking fashion – the first time in US history that a sitting House majority leader lost his seat in a primary election. | When Virginia economics professor David Brat defeated Eric Cantor on Tuesday night, it marked – in shocking fashion – the first time in US history that a sitting House majority leader lost his seat in a primary election. |
| And, yes, it's been a field day in the media and on social media: "the GOP Leadership Scramble"; "'Tea Party' Has Outlived Its Usefulnes"; "How Eric Cantor Sabotaged Himself"; the headlines go on and on. While commentators (including our own) continue to examine the significance of Cantor's surprising loss, we want to know how the vote is resonating with, you know, voters. | And, yes, it's been a field day in the media and on social media: "the GOP Leadership Scramble"; "'Tea Party' Has Outlived Its Usefulnes"; "How Eric Cantor Sabotaged Himself"; the headlines go on and on. While commentators (including our own) continue to examine the significance of Cantor's surprising loss, we want to know how the vote is resonating with, you know, voters. |
| Tell us... | Tell us... |
| Do you see the unseating of Eric Cantor as a major political event? Are you surprised by the intense coverage of the Virginia primary fallout? Do you agree with some commentators that Brat's win is a sign of the Tea Party taking control of the Republican party? Share your thoughts below, and we'll publish selected responses on the Guardian. |