1.   Alan Simpson of Wyoming, a close friend and political ally.

2.   But the discrediting of his political allies leaves Mr Berlusconi vulnerable.

3.   Since that time, Feinstein said she has tried to make amends with her longtime political ally and friend.

4.   The soccer mom walks out a happy customer and a political ally for life.

5.   There was little support for Archer from his former political allies.

6.   They murdered her friend and political ally, Airey Neave.

7.   This republican religion, as we shall see, was sometimes a political ally but also an ideological competitor.

8.   They were political allies who truly liked each other.

9.   Future governments whatever their political persuasion, will as we all know perfectly well be tempted to fill these posts on police authorities with political allies.

10.   Although still on the books, the sanctions have failed because of scant funding for enforcement, as well as criticism from business groups and their political allies.