Why Eric
A small group of friends from Richmond, VA, New York and Washington recently began an online dialogue to decide who among the many names being discussed as John McCain's running mate would be the best. Who would make the best vice presidential candidate for the Republican ticket this fall?
After some time, they realized that the best name was not one of the traditional candidates already being touted by the national news media. While acknowledging that they would be supporting a dark horse, the group was unanimous in their belief that by far, Virginia Congressman Eric Cantor would be the best candidate that John McCain could choose as his vice presidential running mate. This website represents the grassroots effort to share this belief with the country.
If voters think about the "checklist" of critical points that John McCain and the Republican party really need in a vice presidential choice this year, several of the names previously bandied about check a few, but not all of the boxes. Eric Cantor checks them all.
Why do thousands of Americans think Eric Cantor is the best person whom John McCain should choose as his running mate?
- Conservative
- From a key battleground state
- Young
- A great communicator
- Trusted by true conservative voters
- Strongly Pro-Israel
- Respected by independent and moderate voters
- A proven tax cutter
- A small business owner
- Has always opposed wasteful congressional earmarks
- A leader in the US House of Representatives
- A 20-year record of fighting to control the size of government
- Southern
- A proven fundraiser
- A different kind of choice for a truly different leader like John McCain
- A reformer
- Ready to help lead the nation
Eric is a true conservative, known and trusted by the nation's most preeminent conservative leaders. He has a voting record that real conservatives expect. Eric's lifetime vote ratings from the nation's leading conservative organizations - the one's conservative voters trust - are at or near 100% (see details here).
Congressman Cantor is a southerner who knows how to speak to southern voters. He represents the city of Richmond in the critical state of Virginia, a solidly red state that has recently turned purple. Virginia hasn't voted for a Democrat for president in over 40 years, but is at risk of doing so this year. Since 2001, after years of Republican leadership, the governorship, several statewide offices, a U.S. Senate seat and the legislature has slipped into Democratic hands. Virginia's other U.S. Senate seat is open this year, and popular former governor Mark Warner is a heavy favorite this year, likely to turn out droves of Democratic voters in liberal northern Virginia. John McCain cannot win the presidency without winning Virginia. Having Virginia Congressman Eric Cantor on the ticket helps offset that concern.
Rep. Cantor is experienced. Having served nearly of 20 years is the U.S. Congress and Virginia's state legislator. As Chief Deputy Whip for the U.S. House's Republicans, he is one of the party's highest ranking leaders, yet he is only 45-years-old. He is a young, articulate leader, who is one of the Republican Party's most effective communicators. He appears frequently on national television to advocate for conservative policies, but does so in that rare way that makes moderate and independent voters comfortable. John McCain could not find someone more ready than Eric Cantor to help lead this nation.
Eric Cantor is also one of the strongest voices in the U.S. Congress on national defense and homeland security. The only Jewish Republican member of the House of Representatives, Congressman Cantor is staunchly pro-Israel. As someone who has always been a strong supporter of Israel, Cantor has been working against the forces of radical Islam most of his adult life. Cantor is Chairman of the House Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare Taskforce. John McCain is an American hero and no one has better national security credentials. McCain needs a #2 who shares his commitment to victory in Iraq, to a well-funded military and to a strong national defense.
Congressman Cantor is a well-known and deeply respected leader among Jewish voters. Having him on the ticket will help move voters to the Republican ticket in the key swing states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Missouri, Wisconsin and possibly even New Jersey, all of which have large Jewish populations. He is also an unparalleled fund raiser, which will be critical to the McCain campaign's success.
Eric is a lifelong Richmond, Virginia resident, and his wife Diana until recently ran the state's 529 program that helps Virginia families save for their children's college education. They have three children.
Conservative - and even mainstream - media are more frequently suggesting that Eric Cantor would make a strong choice for McCain's VP. Read the articles for yourself. We're convinced. We think you will agree.
Sign the petition that appears on the top-right of this page. Let John McCain know you want him to consider a strong, conservative, young, articulate leader like Eric Cantor for his running mate.
Be sure to read this New York Post piece about Eric.
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Latest News
- Crystal Clear Conservative : For Dems and Republicans it's Do or Die Time [Aug-15-08]
- American Thinker :: The Case for Cantor [Aug- 7-08]
- Heading Right - Cantor : Rising Star [Aug- 7-08]
- Club For Growth Gives Cantor High Marks [Aug- 6-08]
- Mason Conservative :: Eric Fights! [Aug- 6-08]
- Washington Times Editorial :: Eric Cantor for VP? [Aug- 5-08]
- "National Democrats Take Aim at Cantor" - Eric Must Be Doing Something Right! [Aug- 5-08]
- Cantor Considered McCain's Favorite Running Mate | AHN | August 5, 2008 [Aug- 5-08]
- Wall Street Journal :: McCain Vets Cantor as Running Mate [Aug- 5-08]
- CBS VP Hot Sheet: Cantor Takes Off [Aug- 4-08]
- Media Lizzy Interviews Congressman Cantor [Aug- 4-08]
- Richmond Times Dispatch :: McCain Considers Cantor for Ticket [Aug- 3-08]
Dear Eric,
We have voted Republican all our lives and could never vote for Obama, but we have been seriously considering not voting at all - the first time in our lives - since we view McCain as the lesser of two evils. His stance on illegal immigration and lack of economic knowlegde is appauling. Your being on the ticket would get us to the polls. The possiblity of your being VP is one of the few political bright spots in the Republican Party for a very long time.
We appreciate you as a person and your voting record. May you rub off on McCain.
We'll be praying for you,
Tom and Anita Zimmerman
Mccain would be smart to pick you!! I love Bobby Jindal and am from Louisiana, but I think you are a very wise choice. I'm happy to hear he has requested info from you. Best wishes to you and your family,
Kelly C
I have been a registered Democrat for my adult life. I have always voted Republican except one time. Rep. Cantor will be my reason to re-register as a Republican. As an ex-patriot living abroad for many years I have always stayed involved intellectually and emotionally in the politics of the US. I would love to help you in anyway should you hopefully get on the ticket.
Dov Shapiro
Jerusalem,Israel
On the off chance you're a very distant cousin (descended from Yechiel Michel Kantrowitz), I'll consider you in a year when I am very mad at the status quo. Even if not, you seem like a decent, young guy and I probably agree with you on more than I disagree, somebody to keep on eye on for the the future.
Before this afternoon, I had never heard the name Eric Cantor and I'm somewhat of a (Republican) political junkie! But everything I'm hearing sounds like he may be just what we need this year. We'll stay tuned and wish you the best!
Bev E
First potential candidate who would get me to vote - period. I live in Minnesota, and would not vote for Pawlenty. I am not conservative on all issues, but Mr. Cantor seems like on honest, hard-working, ethical person -- unfortunately a rarity. Go for it!
Southern?
I've been following Eric Cantor for years, for I have hoped he would someday make it to the top. He is just what the doctor ordered. Go for it!!!!!!!!
Washington- a sea of typical lying politicians, mostly of the liberal democrat type. It is very nice to finally see a real shining star amidst all of this. I believe that if G-d forbid the senator from Illinois gets elected, he will take this country down the wrong path for sure- that of slipping and sliding into third worldism. We, as citizens of the United States of America need a guy like Mr. Cantor, who works hard for the right reasons. He is someone that understands what it is to be first and foremost an American and not a "citizen of the world." Next, his views on Israel are right on. I beleive we should never ever give money to a terrorist organization such as the PA or hamas. In any event, we support Mr. Cantor here in central New Jersey and hope that G-d gives Mr. McCain the wisdom to make the right choice for his running mate.
Al Gordon
Highland Park, NJ
President McCain , you made a very wise choice . We are all proud of you. This will be my word In January 21009. G-D Bless USA. G-D Bless President McCain.
Eric Cantor would be a huge help in winning the White House for our Next Persident G-d bless both of you Lowell
As a former Virginian who has known the Cantor family for over 25 years, and as a present resident of another important swing state, Florida, I am thrilled that Eric is being considered for the VP slot. If he is selected, you can bet that my family will pull out all the stops to help the GOP ticket carry FLA. He has the values, integrity, and prioirities that is needed to set this country straight.
You are on my short list along with Bobby Jindal and Mark Sanford. We need a true conservative for VP. Good Luck!