6.11.2014

Econ Prof and Cantor-killer Dave Brat speaks

... on CNBC, on the tax code, corporate welfare, free markets, Main Street vs. Wall Street, and the Fed.


There are signs that some of the victory was due to Democrat crossover voters, whether they responded to his message of freedom or just to mischievously "get Cantor."  Hey, democracy's a bitch.  And Brat has a populist, anti-corporate welfare message that could appeal to a lot of Democrats and independents.

1 comment:

Doo Doo Econ said...

I was surprised at this news. Hopefully, the establishment will take it as a warning that moderate doesn't win... but I doubt it. The facts don't fit their core narrative.

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