lol...yes, I noticed that, as well; they have some physical similarities.
Not sure I know what Rand’s objectivism entails. What I took from Rand’s writing was the dangers of collectivism .....she promoted individual rights. That is not anti-religion, even though she was.
Brat is much more of a Reagan conservative than an Ayn Rand objectivist. He was very clear last night at the victory party that his win was a miracle from God. His stump speech always references the need for going back to our Judeo-Christian foundation.