Far from being fiscally responsible, it seems Eric Cantor was spending campaign money like he couldn’t lose – even before he got it. Politico reports Cantor’s political operation is seeking money to pay off its debts:
The Virginia Republican’s political operation has asked his House GOP colleagues to cut checks so he can wind down his once-powerful campaign committee, as well as pay his campaign staffers and cover any other related costs stemming from his stunning defeat last month……
Several lawmakers and GOP aides said Cantor needs to raise upwards of $150,000 to shut down his campaign committee, perhaps far more….
… roughly two weeks before the primary election… Cantor had $1.5 million in his reelection account…
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