horse race
📖 Definitions
noun
1. The treating of a contest, especially an election, as if a sport,
focusing on polls, perceptions, etc., instead of substantive issues,
such as policies.
2. A close contest.
💬 Usage Examples
“The natural interest in the horse race of politics makes it easy to overlook the problems for both sides this week with the detail of what they offer Australian voters.” David Crowe; Doughnut Election; Sydney Morning Herald (Australia); Apr 12, 2019.