i'm just saying that's part of a growing narrative that still needs to be resolved within the party. >> no question eric cantor is a big name. everyone knew who he was. and now two professors running against each other from the same college. >> that is unheard of. >> maybe -- >> okay. >> it's a great school. >> it is a great school. it's god's country. >> as it pertains to dave brat, who the heck is this guy. take a look. >> chris mcdaniel is -- >> i'm joni ernst. >> i'm matt devin. >> reporter: these are the tea party candidates you were supposed to be following but dave brat has gone to front page news. >> this is the happiest day of my life. and i owe it to all of you in this room number one.