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Cantor speaks to establishment Republicans in Va. about how to win
The Washington Post ^ | January 17, 2015 | Jenna Portnoy

Posted on 01/24/2015 6:46:08 PM PST by Timber Rattler

Republican Eric Cantor on Saturday addressed the inaugural gathering of a group formed after grass-roots activists helped Dave Brat topple the former majority leader in last summer’s GOP primary.

The day-long meeting of the Virginia Conservative Network featured a who’s who of establishment Republicans in the mold of Cantor, many of whom are frustrated with the party’s loss of all five statewide offices in recent years.

According to organizers, Cantor gave an invitation-only crowd of more than 100 people tips on how to frame their message to voters as Republicans prepare to defend their slim majority in the state Senate this year. Activists from the establishment wing of the party are also focused on delivering the swing state of Virginia for the party’s 2016 presidential nominee.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Florida; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: 2016election; cantor; davebrat; districtofcolumbia; election2016; ericcantor; florida; gope; jebbush; jennaportnoy; republican; rino; uniparty; virginia; washingtoncompost; washingtonpost
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1 posted on 01/24/2015 6:46:08 PM PST by Timber Rattler
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To: Timber Rattler

I still feel a glow of happiness when I think about how shocked Eric was when he got booted out.


2 posted on 01/24/2015 6:48:55 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (Government is the religion of the fascists.)
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To: Timber Rattler

According to organizers, Cantor gave an invitation-only crowd of more than 100 people tips on how to frame their message to voters as Republicans prepare to defend their slim majority in the state Senate this year.

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I can only imagine that he told them to lie.


3 posted on 01/24/2015 6:52:24 PM PST by Moonman62 (The US has become a government with a country, rather than a country with a government.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Bingo!!!!!!! The most coveted seven Ex bingo.


4 posted on 01/24/2015 6:54:09 PM PST by Fungi (There is apparent age and absolute age. Think about it.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

If the ass-wipes in Virginia had supported their senate candidate vigorously they would have taken out Warner.


5 posted on 01/24/2015 6:54:42 PM PST by MSF BU (Support the troops: Join Them.)
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To: Timber Rattler
The day-long meeting of the Virginia Conservative Network featured a who’s who of establishment Republicans in the mold of Cantor, many of whom are frustrated with the party’s loss of all five statewide offices in recent years.

IIRC, GOP-e mayors of 5 of Virginia's largest cities backed McAuliffe in the last gubernatorial election because Cuccinelli was deemed "too conservative."

These nimrods need to go look in a mirror.

6 posted on 01/24/2015 6:56:31 PM PST by Arm_Bears (Rope. Tree. Politician. Some assembly required.)
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To: Timber Rattler

I just had to drop in to this thread to offer a hearty LOL to that headline.


7 posted on 01/24/2015 6:56:54 PM PST by EternalVigilance
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To: Timber Rattler
Just like the establishment---invite a loser to tell them how to win.

I hope they take his advice!

8 posted on 01/24/2015 6:57:59 PM PST by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: Timber Rattler

RINOs are like dogshit and you can never seem to completely wipe them off your shoe.


9 posted on 01/24/2015 6:58:48 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: Timber Rattler

The Drifty Boys are back.
http://bearingdrift.com/2014/06/11/ok-tea-party-now-what/


10 posted on 01/24/2015 6:59:02 PM PST by ObamahatesPACoal
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agree.


11 posted on 01/24/2015 7:03:00 PM PST by manc (Marriage =1 man + 1 woman,when they say marriage equality then they should support polygamy)
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To: Moonman62

No, he told them DO NOT MENTION YOUR COMPETITION BY NAME.

Otherwise you buy them name rec.

And these 100 primary-vulnerable people he spoke to, we know who they are. They voted for Bohner to keep his SOH title.


12 posted on 01/24/2015 7:03:24 PM PST by txhurl
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To: Timber Rattler
The day-long meeting of the Virginia Conservative Network featured a who’s who of establishment Republicans in the mold of Cantor, many of whom are frustrated with the party’s loss of all five statewide offices in recent years.

The very definition of oxymoron. Doesn't sound like there was one damn thing "conservative" about this gathering of losers. And losers they shall continue to be.

13 posted on 01/24/2015 7:03:39 PM PST by PermaRag (If Trayvon had a father, he'd look just like Obama)
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To: Timber Rattler

Feels like there’s a joke in that headline somewhere. If I think harder, maybe I’ll figure it out.


14 posted on 01/24/2015 7:07:26 PM PST by ModelBreaker
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To: Timber Rattler

I wish I could donate to a fund to help keep Eric on the road speaking to groups like this. Listen up People. Pay attention to what Cantor tells you about winning elections.


15 posted on 01/24/2015 7:13:14 PM PST by ElkGroveDan (My tagline is in the shop.)
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To: lonestar

Which is why they are losers and will remain the same.


16 posted on 01/24/2015 7:17:30 PM PST by kalee
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To: Timber Rattler

> the Virginia Conservative Network

They claim conservatives aren’t electable yet they disguise themselves as conservatives to win.


17 posted on 01/24/2015 7:19:32 PM PST by ArcadeQuarters ("Immigration Reform" is ballot stuffing)
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To: ElkGroveDan

Invitation-only means the gope-STAB has already realized who’s about to get primaried, why they sent them to this class.

In TX we have to primary 33 reps! that voted for Boehner.


18 posted on 01/24/2015 7:22:23 PM PST by txhurl
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To: BinaryBoy

Thanks for the temporary tag!


19 posted on 01/24/2015 7:26:16 PM PST by txhurl (They claim conservatives aren't electable yet they disguise themselves as conservatives to win.)
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To: txhurl

:)


20 posted on 01/24/2015 7:31:36 PM PST by ArcadeQuarters ("Immigration Reform" is ballot stuffing)
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