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wedge issue

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wedge issue
n.
A sharply divisive political issue, especially one that is raised by a candidate or party in hopes of attracting or disaffecting a portion of an opponent's customary supporters.


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Stavros Anthony used the new city hall proposal as a wedge issue with opponent Glenn Trowbridge, who seemed supportive of the concept.
For too long, he added, the ban "has been used as a political wedge issue, the subject of a back and forth debate that has served only to divide us.
For too long, he added, the ban "has been used as a political wedge issue, the subject of a back and forth debate that has served only to divide us.
 
 
 
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