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Rep. Dave Brat, R-Va., a member of the House Freedom Caucus whose conservative GOP members derailed the Republican health care bill last week, leaves a closed-door strategy session with Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis., and the leadership as they try to rebuild unity within the Republican Conference, at the Capitol, in Washington, in this Tuesday, March 28, 2017, file photo. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

David Brat: Shooting could force rethink of town hall security

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Michelle Harrington, of Midlothian Va., peers from behind a grill in her homemade sign as she and other constituents of Congressman Dave Brat, R-Va., stand in line for a town hall meeting with the congressman in Blackstone, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. Brat complained that he had women in his grill at town hall meetings. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

David Brat heckled, booed by angry constituents at town hall

Associated Press

Congressman Dave Brat, R-Va., back to camera, answers questions during a town hall meeting with the congressman in Blackstone, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Rep. Brat faces angry constituents, supporters at town hall

By ALAN SUDERMAN - Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks in New York, Wednesday, June 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Dave Brat waiting on Donald Trump to flesh out entitlement plans

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Rep. David Brat's new book emphasizes the role history and classic philosophy play in the future of America. (Hachette Book Group)

David Brat pens new book, titled ‘American Underdog: Proof that Principles Matter’

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

David Brat says he is focusing right now on getting to know Virginia's 7th Congressional District rather than looking ahead to whom he would support as House speaker if he wins election, but he indicated that the economy is a big issue for him. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Virginia Republican David Brat keeping politics local after upset of Eric Cantor

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Republican 7th District congressional candidate David Brat said he was "extremely disappointed" that the 7th District congressional committee chose not to spend more funds locally on voter outreach for his race. (Associated Press)

David Brat may be hurt by loss of Cantor cash

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

"I try to do everything through my worldview, my personal relationship with God, and am going to surround myself with people who have the same worldview as I do," says Joe Carr, who is challenging Sen. Lamar Alexander in Tennesee's Republican primary. (Associated Press)

Tennessee long shot Joe Carr is tea party’s best hope

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

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Cantor pollster: Methodology ‘woefully inadequate’ for ‘jungle-style primary’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

In this June 11, 2014, photo, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., speaks at the Capitol in Washington. Cantor’s startling primary loss throws into stark relief the reason Republicans find themselves paralyzed by immigration. The policy most party leaders agree is best for the GOP’s future is risky for the vast majority of House Republicans seeking re-election in the fall. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Cantor: ‘No regrets’ after stunning primary defeat

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

In this combination of Associated Press photos, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., left, and Dave Brat, right, react after the polls close Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in Richmond, Va. Brat defeated Cantor in the Republican primary. (AP Photo)

Brat: Primary win over Cantor not just about immigration

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

Dave Brat speaks to supporters Tuesday after defeating Republican Congressman Eric Cantor in Tuesday's Republican primary for the 7th Congressional District in Virginia. Mr. Brat, who called his win "a miracle" was not ready to discuss policy with the press Wednesday. (Associated Press)

Unheralded David Brat adjusts to life in the limelight

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

This Wednesday, May 28, 2014, photo shows seventh District US Congressional Republican candidate, David Brat, speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Richmond, Va. Brat is challenging House majority leader Eric Cantor in the 7th district GOP congressional primary. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Inside the Beltway: The post-Cantor Brat pack

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Illustration on the defeat of Eric Cantor by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

KEENE: Eric Cantor’s rising star flames out

By David Keene - The Washington Times

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CURL: A Brat sends a shudder through comfy incumbents

By Joseph Curl

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., delivers a concession speech in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Cantor lost in the GOP primary to tea party candidate Dave Brat. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Cantor to officially step down as House Majority Leader on July 31

By David Sherfinski and S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

**FILE** Sen. Charles Schumer, New York Democrat, listens during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 22, 2014. (Associated Press)

Democrats say Cantor’s loss should speed up immigration bill

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Rep. Steve Israel, New York Democrat, is seen Sept. 3, 2013, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Democrats strategizing after Eric Cantor’s primary defeat

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Eric Cantor tries to take middle ground on immigration, faces attacks by Republicans, Democrats

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times