Conservatism of Congressional GOP leaders

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Does anyone else find it interesting that the top congressional leaders of the GOP — the conservative party — are nowhere near being the most conservative members of their respective caucuses or chambers?

According to National Journal, Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va), the House Majority Leader,  is ranked #73 out of 435 in terms of conservative effectiveness with a total composite score of 80.3 out of a possible 100.

Over in the Senate, Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is ranked #11 out of a possible 100, with a total composite score of 85.7 out of a possible 100.