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Representative Eric Cantor

Eric Cantor

 

Congressman Eric Cantor (b. June 6, 1963)

Eric Cantor is a fifth-term congressman representing the Seventh District of Virginia. He recently won re-election to Congress in November 2010. Cantor now serves as the Republican Majority Leader in the House of Representatives.

 

In December 2008, Eric Cantor was elected to serve as the Republican Whip. Representative Cantor also holds a seat on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, which has direct jurisdiction over taxes, trade, Social Security, Medicare, prescription drugs for seniors, health care and welfare reform. Cantor is the only Jewish member of the House Republican leadership.

 

He serves as Chairman of the Congressional Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare. The task force is composed of Members of Congress who study the threat of international terrorism on the United States and develop policy proposals and legislative recommendations regarding the fight against terrorism.

 

Eric Cantor is a lifelong resident of the Richmond area. He started in politics as a student at George Washington University as an intern for Congressman Tom Bliley in the congressman's Washington office and by serving as a driver on Bliley’s first re-election campaign. Cantor received his law degree from The College of William and Mary and his Master’s degree from Columbia University in New York.

Cantor became better known to the American public in the summer of 2011, during the negotiations on the Debt Ceiling Crisis. During the negotiations between the Republican Congressional leaders and President Obama, it became evident that the relationship between Cantor and Obama were tense and difficult.

 

While in New York, Cantor met his wife Diana. The Cantors have three children, Evan, Jenna and Michael.

 

 

Links and Resource About Eric Cantor :

 

Office of the Republican Whip

Representative Eric Cantor--Official House Page

Rep. Eric Cantor Climbs GOP Ladder; The sole Jewish member of the House Republican Caucus, Rep. Eric Cantor impresses observers with his solid conservative values and strong leadership.

 

Debt talks shine light on prickly relationship between Obama, Cantor--The Hill, July 14, 2011

 

 

 

 


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Family

Diana Marcy Fine Cantor--Wife (wed in 1989)

Children

Evan Cantor-Son

Jenna Cantor -Daughter

Michael Cantor --Son

 

Religion:

Jewish

Education:

1985: BA, George Washington University

1988: J.D., William & Mary's Marshall-Wythe School of Law

1989: MS (Real Estate Development) Columbia University

 

Career/Occupation:

Attorney

Real Estate Executive

 

Political Career:

Party Affiliation: Republican

1992-2001: Served in the Virginia House of Delegates

2000: Elected to the House in the Virgina 7th Distirct. He succeeded his mentor, Rep. Tom Bliley.

2002: Defeated Democratic challenger Ben "Cooter" Jones

2002: Appointedchief deputy Republican whip, the highest appointed position in the Republican caucus

2004: Defeated Independent candidate Dr. Brad Blanton.

2006: Defeated Jim Nachman, the Democratic nominee, and Independent candidate Dr. Brad Blanton.

 

Links and Resources on Eric Cantor

Office of the Republican Whip

Representative Eric Cantor--Official House Page

Rep. Eric Cantor Climbs GOP Ladder; The sole Jewish member of the House Republican Caucus, Rep. Eric Cantor impresses observers with his solid conservative values and strong leadership.

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