Why Eric Cantor really resigned

The Real Reason Eric Cantor Quit Early
Majority Leader Eric Cantor speaking at the Values Voter Summit in Washington, DC.Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.
Majority Leader Eric Cantor speaking at the Values Voter Summit in Washington, DC.Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

In his decision to quit Congress altogether, Eric Cantor gave only one reason: so his successor could get a head start and “have a voice in what will be a very consequential lame-duck session.”

But several GOP lawmakers and aides suggested to POLITICO that there was more to this move.

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