guilt by association - using an opponent's links to another to assign the other's beliefs, misdeeds, or other unattractive qualities to the opponent.
: DeSantis uses the appraisal of Jan 6th to identify the appraiser with Democrats.

guilt by association - using an opponent's links to another to assign the other's beliefs, misdeeds, or other unattractive qualities to the opponent.
: Desantis uses Gillum's support for a group formed after the death of Trayvon Martin to identify Gillum with the group's anti-Israel, anti-law enforcement sentiments.