Rep. Cantor Says the Window of His Office Was Shot
Fox News reports that someone took a shot at Republican Rep. Eric Cantor’s Richmond campaign office last night.
TPM has more details on the story.
House Minority Whip Eric Cantor just gave a brief speech accusing Democrats of using reports of recent threats of violence for political gain, and saying someone shot a bullet through the window of his campaign office this week.
“I’ve received threats since I assumed elected office, not only because of my positions, but because i am Jewish,” Cantor said. “I’ve never blamed anyone in this body for that. Period. Any suggestion that a leader in this body that would incite threats or acts against other members is akin to saying that i would endanger myself, my wife or my children.”
Cantor said a bullet was shot through the window of his Richmond, Va., campaign office this week, and that he’s gotten threatening emails. “I will not release them because I believe such actions will only encourage more to be sent,” he said.