negative partisanship 

Two parties looking separately but using a tactic of making one candidate appear like a poor choice in comparison to their opponent, making modern democracy appear legitimate.

Biden aids in the appearance of Trump as a correct choice as president for 2024, when it’s been the decision all along. All because of the beguile of negative partisanship.

negative partisanship by Gnostics&Numbers October 9, 2023