Both slavery extension and war were hot button issues in 1848.
Eminent domain is a hot button issue that has affected the relationship between the government and its citizens.
Wedge issues are also known as "hot button" or "third rail" issues.
The effect is observed with issues that activate emotions, such as political hot button issues.
The congressman presents a strongly pro-union image, while avoiding hot button social issues, which allows him to remain popular and noncontroversial.
Its main criticism was a lack of enemy variety, and no hot buttons for certain items.