The phrase "political spotlight" means when a person or an issue receives a lot of attention and is the center of public interest in politics. Full definition
And the contest is firmly in the national political spotlight, thanks to an infusion of big bucks that has fueled campaign ad wars over the past three weeks. (politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com)
The flap was thrust further into the national political spotlight on Tuesday, as Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum attacked the new rule in his victory speech on a night that he swept primaries and caucuses in Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
(CNN)- With one week to go until election day, a once little - talked - about contest to fill a vacant congressional seat in upstate New York is now more than ever firmly in the national political spotlight. (politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com)