1.   Anti-tobacco activists say the fund-raiser illustrates how tobacco interests privately assist and influence politicians who fear political blow-back if publicly linked to the industry.

2.   Few politicians can be influenced by such a small amount.

3.   It is getting more and more expensive to influence politicians.

4.   On Tuesday, Thompson charged that the Chinese government poured substantial sums of money into US poliical campaigns in an illegal effort to influence politicians and promote Chinese interests.

5.   Reno was expected to question her guest sharply about human rights abuses and allegations the Chinese government tried to influence American politicians with illegal campaign donations.

6.   Smith has been widely praised for his skill in influencing politicians.

7.   The author examined how Roosevelt presented his policies, how he made people respond to his appeals for support and how he influenced future politicians.

8.   They deny they are trying to influence politicians.

9.   While farmers may be weak in dealing with wholesalers, they are experienced and skilled at influencing politicians.

10.   At the same time, Israeli police have said they believe Russian gangs have tried to establish in Israel to launder money and influence politicians.