Maybe I am wrong, but I suspect Eric Cantor is not done in politics. I realize he lost a race that no one has ever lost before. I realize that he could manage a waffle house with his ridiculous number of stances on immigration, but Eric Cantor despite being wrong on a number of issues is exceptionally likable. While we all know he was pursuing becoming the first Jewish Speaker of the House of Representatives - an idea Republicans should have liked - he is not a soon to be former Member of Congress. What is he to do?
If I were he, I would swallow my pride and endorse Dave Brat. I would spend my next several months working my tail off for Dave Brat in Virginia's 7th Congressional District, not because you like the man, but because there is a path to redemption and part of that redemption will be making sure the district doesn't go D.
The district shouldn't go D based on the gerrymandering that happens regularly from both parties, but Cantor should ante up and bring that rolodex of fundraising home and help Mr. Brat out. Why you ask.
Easy...there is no clear cut favorite to run for Governor of Virginia right now. I know, I know. That race is three years away. (In point of face, it is about twenty to twenty-four months away.) The point being now is the time to show we disagreed, I lost, I learned my lesson, but I can still be effective. Again, this will be a tough pill to swallow, but if he were to get through it, he has a potential.
After the stinging defeat in 2013 of every statewide seat going Democrat for the first time in twenty-four years, Republicans do not have a clear cut and obvious choice to get back on top. Eric Cantor is still relatively young, still has his fundraising rolodex, and will likely learn from this defeat.
The question is would he be happy as Governor? While it isn't Speaker, it does create an interesting situation in 2020 should a Democrat be elected in 2016. Cantor had already been on a number of Veep shortlists so could he end up in the Cabinet or another position. I would argue more than possible. The man who would be king, might still be....
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