1.   After his defeat, he sank into political obscurity.

2.   It was a decision which consigned him to political obscurity.

3.   But in retrospect, their role in defeating White may have relegated teachers to political obscurity in subsequent gubernatorial elections and legislative sessions, many say.

4.   His leap from political obscurity to the presidency was accomplished primarily by directing a brutish military offensive against Chechen guerrillas and civilians.

5.   Sen. Paul Coverdell of Georgia was a mild-mannered Republican seasoned in political obscurity.

6.   She was picked from political obscurity by Gov. George Pataki to replace his last female running mate.

7.   The job requires patience, loyalty and an ability to tolerate political obscurity.

8.   Both countries originally helped pull Kabila, a former Marxist, out of political obscurity.

9.   But he soon slipped into relative political obscurity, partly because the office does not have many responsibilities and partly because Thompson did not share the limelight very often.

10.   Kiriyenko, a young reformer, was plucked from political obscurity on Monday after Yeltsin fired his Cabinet.