wedge issue

noun

: a political issue that divides a candidate's supporters or the members of a party

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The election became a proxy battle between the progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic Party, with Israel’s war against Hamas becoming a significant wedge issue. —

The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024 Some also accuse Sunak’s administration of deliberately politicizing race as a wedge issue during an election year in which the Conservatives trail far behind Labour in opinion polls. —

Jill Lawless, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024 In the weeks leading up to the final deal, Tillis argued that Trump should not dictate what Congress passes, even if an issue is seen as a successful wedge issue for him in the November election. —

Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2024 How did trans people become a wedge issue in the 2024 election? —

Jay Michaelson, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wedge issue