![]() Still, only a small set of senior aides knew Thursday afternoon that Cantor was about to end his congressional career. ( Also on POLITICO: Obama: 'We tortured some folks') ![]() One House Republican lawmaker said that as soon as Cantor lost, “his mind already began to focus on the next part of his life.” “Clearly he’s been traveling and talking to a lot of people.” “Eric is a doer - there’s not a lot to do,” said a former Cantor aide, who was watching Cantor closely since his primary defeat. Several Republicans said that as soon as Cantor lost to economics professor Dave Brat in the Republican primary June 10, there were signs that he wasn’t going to finish out his term. ![]() ( Also on POLITICO: Timeline: Eric Cantor career highlights)Ĭantor never moved to the small Capitol office space he was scheduled to take over as a consolation prize for losing his sprawling majority leader suite. Although members can explore new job opportunities while still in office, his departure from Congress means that Cantor won’t have to disclose any companies or firms with whom he may be negotiating for a job.
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