Определение wedge politics в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь
A strategy or pattern of behavior by a politician, political party, or advocacy group which is intended to have a divisive effect on one's political opponents or on the electorate, especially by emphasizing an issue which polarizes opinion along racial, regional, or other demographic lines
The quotes . . . are part of a Conservative divide-and-conquer strategy, said Liberal MP Anita Neville. It's the worst kind of wedge politics—pitting one group against another: ‘We love you more than they love you,’ she said.