A swing-state House Democrat who went viral clashing with Republican leadership says her more combative approach during the shutdown is resonating with voters — but cautioned colleagues against “sparring” on camera.
Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.), who represents a safe Philadelphia-area seat, isn’t a typical flamethrower. However, she has garnered attention in recent months for her repeated hallway confrontations with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Dean most recently made waves when she approached Johnson over President Donald Trump‘s use of AI to mock House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) during the shutdown.
Footage of the interaction quickly spread online. In an ...
