CQ notes the potential ambitions of Reps. Eric Cantor and Mike Pence:
Minority Whip Eric Cantor of Virginia made the short list of candidates for vice president last year and has already moved onto the list of potential candidates for president for 2012, having launched a series of listening tours and policy forums.
House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence of Indiana recently added his name to that list by scheduling a trip to Iowa starting July 25 — just before the final week of the hectic July session.
Cantor and Pence both insist they are focused on their party’s agenda in the House.
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The rising profile for both men has helped them to build thriving leadership political action committees. Cantor has raised $637,000 for his PAC, Every Republican Is Crucial, while Pence has raised $71,000 for his, called Principles Exalt a Nation.