from what we know about virginia law, it is technically possible, unlikely you can launch a write-in campaign. your thoughts on that and whether there is any other way for him to stay alive? >> i would be surprised. first, there is a democrat on the ballot, if he does do that. it would probably elect the democrat to congress. if he tried to wage. there is a sore loser law in the state. don't think he can file independent and put his name on the ballot. it is, i, i think, eric cantor's political career for now in the 7th district of virginia is over. >> you heard it here. chuck todd putting a proverbial nail in the coffin based on the facts as we have them. the difficulty of the only remaining avenue he would have. long shot write-in candidacy. we will stay on the story. thank you, chuck for being here. as well as kiki and steve latourette, and crystal ball sticking around. thank you on a big night for politics being here. coming up the tea party scored a major win. what does eric cantor's loss