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House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) on Wednesday continued promoting the White House's pick for a key healthcare post overseeing the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

“Marilyn Tavenner, the @WhiteHouse nominee for Medicare Administrator, is eminently qualified to run the program.” Cantor tweeted.

Cantor’s tweet echoed his statement to the Associated Press on Tuesday, where he also called Marilyn Tavenner “eminently qualified.”

The steadfast support is somewhat surprising from Cantor, who has rarely sided with President Obama on issues.

Cantor, who does not actually have a confirmation vote because he does not serve in the Senate, seems determined to advocate on behalf of Tavenner. He told the Associated Press: “I would hope to be able to support her.”