The issue has been 'lurking/waiting in the wings' [=it has been waiting to be dealt with] for several years.
He's known as a comic actor, but he's 'spreading his wings' and trying a serious role in his new movie.
His nomination is supported by the party's 'left wing' but opposed by the right wing.
(..) Huh. All right, Storkcon is on Monday. Today is Friday. If I can just deliver this thing by then, I can still be named boss. Gardner family, here I come! But your wing's broken. You can't... Make a plan! Stick to the plan! Always deliver! (YELLS AND GROANS) (SIGHS) I'll never fly again! (SOBS) (..)2016 Storks
(..) (YELLING) (SCREAMS) Is it off? Uh, I believe so. Are you okay? Your wing looks a little mangled. My wing is fine. It's A-O-great. Yeah, that seems bad. Let's go. This place is dangerous. (MACHINE CLICKS) (..)2016 Storks