Wedge issue

Wedge issue

An issue that a politician might raise in order to drive a wedge between different groups within his opponent's supporter base.

An example of a wedge issue might be same-sex marriage: Republicans might propose to ban it in order to attract voters who support the Democrats on most economic issues, but who feel strongly about social issues.

Conversely, Democrats might highlight their more liberal position on abortion, in an attempt to win over pro-choice Republicans.

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