virginia. also ben furgason, cnn's commentator. russell burrman, congressional reporter for the hill.com and jeffrey toobin. and leslie sanchez, author of "why hispanics and need each other." first, ben, did anyone predict this loss? >> i don't think anyone predicted it. but there were indications that this was possible over the last several weeks. when you saw the oldest sitting member of congress, he didn't have a bad vote that people would reprimand him on. they just didn't think he was leading enough in congress. and he lost to, a lot of people say, a no-name. that's when people were like, holy cow. if that guy can lose after 30 plus years in congress, eric cantor can be a possibility after loss. and i think he took his seat for granted. he did not do what he needed to do in his district. he cared too much about being a gop established republican. and it lost him his job. he they said he's had a couple of bad races. not in this one. >> ann koultier had to say about republicans going forward. take a listen. >> caller: i wish it would ha