(Mint Press)–Congressman Eric Cantor (R-VA) coasted to a 2010 victory, gaining 67 percent of the vote over his Democratic challenger, Rick Waugh. While Virginia’s 7th district has been historically more conservative, Cantor’s robust fundraising effort put him at a distinct advantage having raised more than $5 million compared to Waugh’s modest $147,000. Big money corporate […]
(Mint Press)–Congressman Eric Cantor (R-VA) coasted to a 2010 victory, gaining 67 percent of the vote over his Democratic challenger, Rick Waugh. While Virginia’s 7th district has been historically more conservative, Cantor’s robust fundraising effort put him at a distinct advantage having raised more than $5 million compared to Waugh’s modest $147,000. Big money corporate […]