I know we all hate him. And I know it is gratifying to call him every name in the book. But there is an old saying, that all of us know:
“Sticks and stones may break my bones; but names will never hurt me.”
The only really satisfying action we can take is to defeat him in 2012. I know that would certainly make me feel better.
Now, I also know that his district is very red (Geez, remember when that expression meant something else?). But things can change. Given the positions he has taken over the last several years I believe there is a possibility he may be on the way to hanging himself. His positions and actions on the deficit fight, social security, Medicare, disaster funding and other popular programs are opening up opportunities to cut into his support.
There is already a creditable candidate in the district starting the fight to get Cantor out of office. His name is E. Wayne Powell; and he needs our help.
I spend a lot of time reading the diaries and comments posted here on Kos. There are no shortages of diaries for and against many topics, but none as much as Eric Cantor. It is time to turn on the action and actually do something that can lead to him being thrown out of office.
A while ago I wrote a comment on one of the anti-Cantor diaries. I have re-posted the same diary a number of times on other anti-Cantor diaries. Maybe you have seen it. I am turning it into a diary to extend its reach.
It is blatantly obvious the Eric Cantor is positioning himself for a run at the presidency, not this time, but the next time it is open for a Republican. He believes that the Tea Party faction will grow and that he will become their fair haired boy. Given the current Republican field, Mrs. Bat-shit and Mr. Ugly, he may not be wrong. His stance on disaster aid is just another nail in his coffin.
He has to be stopped, NOW. If we progressives have a brain in our collective heads we would raise millions and millions of dollars to support E. Wayne Powell, his opponent in 2012. We should raise so much f-ing money that we can buy up all available broadcast time and exclude him from the air. Like shock and awe!
Eric Cantor should become our focus, the primary target in our fight to take back the House. Given the positions Cantor supports we should be able to shake up the support he has in his district. As Ryan is the leader of the “kill Medicare” lobby, Cantor is the leader of the Republican anti-middle class extremists.
I have a suggestion. Every time this jerk says something with which you disagree: go to ActBlue and send Mr. Powell a dollar. When you post to future diaries calling out Cantor: send a dollar. Just a dollar. Each time he pisses you off. Each time you curse hin out. Each dollar will represent a vote. An anti-Cantor vote. It will be like a “Chicago election;” You know: “Vote early and often.” Very Often.
If we all do it, it will raise a lot of money. And, just as important, it will show a lot of support for the kind of candidates we want in congress.
Just a dollar. Each of us. As often as possible. Over and over and over and over. Come on, it’s only a buck. It’s like the drip of a faucet that turns into the Misssissippi. You’ll feel better the moment you do it. Go to ACTBLUE now. Let's put our money where our mouths are. Support the guy who is actually doing what we all want.
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