Meet David Brat, the man who ousted Eric Cantor
A look at the tea party-identified candidate who just pulled off a shocking upset against the House Majority Leader
www.cbsnews.comI can’t access live news right now, but I can summarize what’s publicly known about David Brat up to recent years and how to find the latest updates.
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David Brat is best known for defeating House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the 2014 Republican primary in Virginia’s 7th District, a result that drew national attention. His profile has often highlighted his Tea Party-aligned, conservative stance and emphasis on limiting government spending, along with prior work as a college professor.[2][4][5]
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Since leaving Congress in 2019, Brat has remained associated with Liberty University and has appeared in related public discussions and town halls on policy issues, including the opioid crisis, often within university or affiliated media contexts.[3]
To get the latest news about David Brat today:
- Check major outlets’ political sections for “David Brat” or “Rep. David Brat,” including outlets that covered his 2014 victory and subsequent career.
- Search aggregators (e.g., Google News) with filters for the past 24–72 hours to capture the newest developments.
- Look at Liberty University and related think-tank or university event pages for any recent appearances or statements.
If you’d like, I can run a focused, up-to-date search and pull the latest headlines with brief summaries and links. I can also set up a quick comparison of his past positions vs. any recent statements if you want.[4][2][3]