Jul 13, 2011
The Overdog Is Back
Republican Leader Eric Cantor has become the leading Republican voice against ending taxpayer giveaways for Big Oil companies or tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires. It’s true to his roots — he got the nickname “Overdog” for his unflinching support of big corporations and the wealthy at the expense of the middle class.
“A real estate lawyer, Cantor earned the nickname ‘champion of the overdog’ in the General Assembly for legislation such as a bill to give fuel tax refunds for pleasure boats.” [Virginian Pilot, 8/31/2008]
“His longtime advocacy for business and corporate interests in the General Assembly earned Cantor the derisive nickname ‘Overdog’ from Democrats in Richmond.” [Associated Press, 8/2/2008]
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