Definition of Horseshoe Theory
- a theory that asserts that advocates of the far-left and the far-right, rather than being at opposite and opposing ends of a linear continuum of the political spectrum, closely resemble each other, analogous to the way that the opposite ends of a horseshoe are close together
Usage examples of Horseshoe Theory
Under Horseshoe Theory, the far-left and far-right protesters seemed closer to each other than either group was to the city council.
A campaign adviser cited Horseshoe Theory after rival fringe groups both attacked the same trade deal.
The radio host invoked Horseshoe Theory when activists at opposite ends of the spectrum demanded the same boycott.