You just defined dereliction of duty and cowardice in the face of truth.
IMO, when We, the People condone this behavior, we all lose. It doesn't matter which party does it first or most, it's a loser for the nation.
Barry Goldwater's speech to Congress in 1981 was an example of courage in the face of lies and unAmerican ideology.
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-CRECB-1981-pt16/pdf/GPO-CRECB-1981-pt16-1-1.pdf
Unfortunately, pandering (and money) wins elections these days.
Of course we all lose. Look what happened in 2016. It put democracy on the brink.