WASHINGTON WEEK

WITH GWEN IFILL

FRIDAY, JUNE 13 @ 9:00PM

House Republicans are looking for new leadership after House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s stunning primary loss to little-known, tea party-backed challenger David Brat. Cantor’s defeat has rattled the GOP leadership team and refocused attention on the sharp divisions within the Republican Party.  Some credit Brat’s victory over Cantor to the resurgence of the tea party. Others are concerned that the upset will create more gridlock and inhibit lawmakers from enacting any major policy reforms before the midterm elections.

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