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.
(..) Good luck. No, you're coming with me. Oh, I hardly think so. Oh, come on. Aren't you afraid I'll embarrass you? Yes; but I need a wing man. All right, but if we're going to use flight metaphors, I'm much more suited to being the guy from the FAA analyzing wreckage. Hi. Hi. Hello. (..)2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Middle Earth Paradigm Season: 1 Episode 6