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Dave Brat runs against amnesty, beats Eric Cantor (Virginia, immigration) - 06/10/14

In a momentous loss for both the GOP establishment and the elites in general, Teaparty candidate Dave Brat has defeated House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia in the Republican primary. One of Cantor's weaknesses was his support for some form of comprehensive immigration reform (aka amnesty) and - unlike some other candidates - Brat made opposing amnesty a major part of the race (link):

YouCut: another stunt showing that the GOP has run out of ideas (Eric Cantor) - 05/19/10

A week ago, GOP House Whip Eric Cantor launched "YouCut" (republicanwhip.house.gov/YouCut), an attempt to show that the GOP is serious about spending. Except, it's just another tea parties-style cheap stunt:

"National Council for a New America": new GOP, same old amnesty? (Jeb, McCain, Romney) - 04/29/09

On Thursday, a group of putatively moderate Republicans will announce a new effort called "National Council for a New America". While they claim that they're non-partisan, it's clearly a GOP effort. And, the list of those involved that CNN has obtained (link) includes several supporters of comprehensive immigration reform.

GOP still struggling with asking tough questions (Eric Cantor campaign against Dems on House floor) - 04/08/09

Patrick O'Conner of the Politico offers "Cantor's strategy: Ambush Democrats" (link) about a plan from House Minority Whip Rep. Eric Cantor in which more experienced legislators take to the House floor to berate less-experienced Democratic House members over various issues: