Eric Cantor on the rise

My parents with their Congressman Eric Cantor at the
2007 Republican Round-Up.

Congressman Eric Cantor (R-7th Congressional District), recently deemed one of the rising stars of the Republican Party in Virginia, is on the move in his Number 2 position in Congress.

As reported by Politico:

Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor, the No. 2 Republican in the House, has tapped California Rep. Kevin O. McCarthy as his top deputy, cementing an already fruitful partnership between two rising stars in the party.

The selection gives Cantor a politically astute ally at the leadership table as he seeks to translate six years of potential into a real power base within the House GOP.

The move, which will be announced Monday, also solidifies McCarthy as the next Eric Cantor. Many view this pair as the next face of the GOP in the House. They combined last year to help raise millions of dollars for Republican candidates in most of the toughest races — with mixed results.

Presenting a youthful Republican face, the teaming of Congressman Cantor and Congressman McCarthy is a bright spot on the GOP horizon.

Read more about Congressman Cantor in this Washington Times article.

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