The trick is public perception of it. Once the public considers an issue no longer political, and rapidly coalesces behind a point of view... if you are on the

The trick is public perception of it. Once the public considers an issue no longer political, and rapidly coalesces behind a point of view... if you are on the wrong side of the point of view, expect to suffer repercussions. I would put forth that this issue has passed out of "political issue" because of its obvious trajectory.