1997 All Over Again?

Republican leaders have been quick to say they will try to avoid the mistakes of 1994/1995. Maybe that is because they think it is 1997. Eric Cantor is throwing a "Festivus" fundraiser this month that would have been avant guarde back then:

Politicians never fail to come up with creative ways to host fundraisers,
and Rep. Eric Cantor is no exception. The Virginia Republican is taking a move from the “Seinfeld” playbook and hosting a “Festivus Reception” this Wednesday at Washington, D.C.’s Ceiba restaurant. http://www.politico.com/click/stories/1012/cantor_hosts_festivus_fundraiser.html