Eric Cantor's Loss Strikes Nerve in GOP Leadership Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) (L) speaks as House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) (R) looks on during a briefing March 5, 2014. ( Alex Wong / Getty ) Produced by PRI and WNYC