Rep. Blunt to give up whip post, sources say

[babylonsister]

Rep. Blunt to give up whip post, sources say
By Jackie Kucinich
Posted: 11/05/08 04:24 PM


Minority Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.) is expected to announce that he will not seek another term as the second highest-ranking Republican in the House, according to several sources familiar with his decision.

It was unclear when Blunt, who has held the position for three terms, will announce his decision publicly.

Blunt’s departure will clear the way for his deputy, Rep. Eric Cantor. The Virginia Republican confirmed his run for the position earlier Wednesday.

Cantor spokesman Rob Collins said that Cantor and Blunt had a discussion Wednesday morning, but declined to describe the nature of that conversation. Two sources familiar with the call said it was during this conversation that Blunt told Cantor he would not seek the post again.

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http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/blunt-to-give-up-whip-post-2008-11-05.html

[Ian David]

1. He was disapointed when he learned he wouldn't actually get to whip minorities anyway. n/t

[GreenPartyVoter]

2. *snarf*

[codjh9]

3. Or maybe he was tired of being a Blunt Object, yuk yuk

[Marlana]

4. As a member of Blunt's district

I would like to formally apologize for re-electing him. Ugh. Everyone I talk to here hates him but he still won 68% to 28%. At least his son isn't going to be governor much longer.

[Kingofalldems]

5. Give it to Patrick McHenry-He's a great spokesman

The face of the GOP.:rofl:

[arcadian]

6. Grooming Cantor for a future Presidential bid.

:puke:

[AlCzervik]

8. he's a total shit and not too bright, perfect gop presidential material.

[arcadian]

9. His home county, Henrico, went to Obama.

It's a Repuke stronghold.

[AlCzervik]

7. wow so let's see, that's Blunt and Putnam both gone from the house gop leadership.nice, it's on the

day after.