talking point

noun

a fact or feature that aids or supports one side, as in an argument or competition.

First recorded in 1910–15

To borrow an old right-wing talking point, these people are angry no matter what we do.

Another popular talking point on the Sunday shows centered around the timing of the Keystone XL vote.

If in 2016 Cruz remains a Republican senator from Texas, that opinion will be little more than a talking point.

You may have noticed since then that the Coburn “plan” has not exactly become a leading Republican talking point.

A frequent and related Republican talking point is that this move from Obama triggered the influx.

"That doesn't seem to me such a strong talking point in your favor," she said thoughtfully.

It took time to quiet her down and get her to the talking point.

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