Dems buzz about breakout stars of Trump's impeachment

[DonViejo]

House members who prosecuted case against Trump are being eyed for higher office.

By HOLLY OTTERBEIN

02/15/2021 04:30 AM EST

The Democratic House members who prosecuted the case against former President Donald Trump last week say they’ve been laser-focused on his trial.

But as their speeches were being piped into Americans’ homes 24-7, they also elevated their national profiles — in some cases, generating considerable buzz about their prospects for higher office.

Rep. Madeleine Dean is being talked about as a potential candidate for the open Senate seat in Pennsylvania in 2022, a top priority for the party. Democratic strategists are speculating that Rep. Joaquin Castro, relatively well-known before the impeachment trial, further distinguished himself as an impeachment manager, advancing talk of a statewide bid in Texas. And an ex-Jeb Bush aide went so far as to say that Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse gave his “2004 convention speech” — a nod to former President Barack Obama’s breakout moment in politics.

For the lawmakers who have been able to use this moment to boost their name recognition and grow their fan bases, they’re following in the footsteps of Democratic and Republican impeachment managers who have shone in the past.

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[bamagal62]

1. They were all impressive.

I immediately said the same thing about Neguse.
He’s got that gift of gab. And, there is something smooth and calming about his voice.

[DeSmet]

2. Castro vs Cruz

would be a slam dunk I'd hope. If Beto could get as far as he did vs Cruz this clear Jan. 6th portrait would help move Texas into the blue column.