GOP Leadership in 'Chaos' After Eric Cantor's Loss"We're absolutely stunned."

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There was no immediate comment from House Speaker John Boehner.

But a senior Republican leadership aide described the mood as "chaos for the leadership ranks."

"We're absolutely stunned. Honestly, we really can't believe it," said the aide, who likened it to the 2004 election defeat of Tom Daschle of South Dakota, who was Senate minority leader at the time.

"Given the speculation Boehner himself may decide not to run again for speaker, the idea had been out there that Cantor would simply walk into the speakership," said the aide.

"But now, who the hell would be the next speaker?"—particularly, the aide added, if Paul Ryan doesn't want it, or Rep. Tom Price of Georgia isn't interested.


http://www.nationaljournal.com/congress/gop-leadership-in-chaos-after-eric-cantor-s-loss-20140610

[MohRokTah]

1. The Baggers now own the GOP, lock, stock, and barrel. eom

[Fred Sanders]

2. Not yet. Much more carnage to come before any conclusions, much more.

http://www.politico.com/2014-election/results/map/senate/south-carolina/

Not to mention the ultra low turnout included many Democrats whom voted for Brat to upset the tea cart and bring the war out into the open in this open primary.

Let the carnage begin, a civil war inside the enemy is a good thing.

[Skittles]

8. the Baggers *ARE* the Greedy Old Pig party

same shit

[tosh]

3. Watch out, Turtle!

They're coming for YOU next!

[Xipe Totec]

4. Torch and pitchfork time.

[hauckeye]

5. Tom Price? Oh god

He's my congressperson (sadly) and is a RWNJ. Please don't make him Speaker.

[spanone]

6. the monster they created is devouring them

[markpkessinger]

9. Indeed it is . . .

. . . and in this case, it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy!

[Initech]

7. Can't challenge that one!

[FBaggins]

10. Actually... he could theoretically still become Speaker

Most people don't know it, but the Speaker of the House does not need to be an elected House member.