David Brat, Tea Party Outsider Who Ousted Eric Cantor, Thanks God For His Win

2,745 views · Published 11 June 2014 · 2:21 · Indexed 4 November 2026

Channel: Sky News · 2014 · News & Politics

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The second most powerful Republican in the US House of Representatives has suffered a shock primary election defeat to a Tea Party outsider.

Majority Leader Eric Cantor, who has been the Representative for Virginia's 7th district since 2001, lost to challenger David Brat.

Mr Brat declared his win a 'miracle from God'.

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