https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/02/06/eric-cantors-empty-happy-talk/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 01:31:33 -0400<![CDATA[But the sunny routine was a difficult one for Cantor, who has made a career in Washington of being testy and acidic. His delivery was forced and, as he read his text, he seemed to be reminding himself to grin. As a result, he scowled for much of the speech and sounded as though he were spitting out his words. Smiles formed at inopportune times, such as when he described a boy’s failure in public school.]]>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:40:39 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/02/06/eric-cantors-empty-happy-talk-n99901