Historical clue formulations

• Issue that's too dangerous to touch — 2016-03-28
• Dicey issue — 2013-11-22
• Kids' party game — 2013-10-26
• Something passed without hesitation — 2010-03-12
• Issue to avoid — 2008-06-01
• Unpleasant issue to handle — 2005-03-25
• It's hard to handle — 2004-02-27
• Tough issue to handle — 2002-09-24
• Sticky matter — 1996-11-16