The phrase "political brawl" refers to a situation where politicians engage in intense and aggressive arguments or debates. It signifies a highly heated and contentious exchange of ideas or opinions within the political sphere. Full definition
«The expected political brawl over President Bush's second Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers might not ever take place — because it was a powerful Democrat, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, who had urged her selection.» (wizbangblog.com)
Another challenge is to strike the appropriate tone at a time when the initial shock over the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history has quickly given way to a vicious political brawl in Washington and on the campaign trail. (fortune.com)
All of those issues have led to fierce political brawls in the past. (baltimoresun.com)