Once a nominee starts taking strong public positions, the cat is out of the bag.

You let the cat out of the bag

Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier 'n puttin' it back in

Certainly I think that in the public discourse it is a topic that is taking up quite a bit of time.

The more shrill and hysterical they get, the more they isolate themselves.

I think MoveOn sensed a 'NARAL moment' was upon them,