Eric Cantor's Young Guns

Synopsis

In the 112th Congress, House Republicans, led by John Boehner, gather for a private retreat in Baltimore shortly after being sworn in. This two-and-a-half-day event focuses on bonding and strategizing for the upcoming legislative challenges. Eric Cantor, Boehner's lieutenant and a key figure in the new Republican party, emerges as a prominent voice during the retreat. Cantor, known for his opposition to President Obama's policies, particularly the stimulus package, rallies the House Republicans to present a united front. He emphasizes the need for significant spending cuts and encourages a strategy of unanimous opposition to the stimulus, which ultimately passes without a single Republican vote. This retreat marks a pivotal moment for the House Republicans as they prepare to tackle the political landscape over the next two years, with Cantor's ambitions for leadership becoming increasingly evident.