[magellan]

Brat, a “libertarian” ?

not even close.

I wouldn't be so sure. Brat has written economic papers promoting Ayn Rand, has done research on behalf of the Cato Institute, and Reason Magazine is claiming Brat as one of their own (albeit while opposing Brat's defense and immigration views).

Brat's strong anti-Big Business views are why many choose to call him libertarian rather than a traditional conservative. It is probably more accurate to call Brat a paleoconservative.

[ConservativeDude]

all of us look like libertarians from time to time...just sort of depends on the context of the issue we are discussing at the moment.

this is good news....looks like he is a serious, educated, thoughtful conservative!!!!

[EricT.]

I wouldn't be so sure. Brat has written economic papers promoting Ayn Rand, has done research on behalf of the Cato Institute, and Reason Magazine is claiming Brat as one of their own (albeit while opposing Brat's defense and immigration views).

Brat's strong anti-Big Business views are why many choose to call him libertarian rather than a traditional conservative. It is probably more accurate to call Brat a paleoconservative.

All of which means he's probably exactly the kind of Representative we need in the District of Corruption.