1.   She is no ordinary political obstacle.

2.   The economic case is irresistible, but the political obstacles are legion.

3.   Whoever wins, their plans to boost the economy will face political obstacles and will not have an instant effect.

4.   And after a series of blunders by the White House and Foster in presenting his record, the political obstacles now against him are formidable.

5.   As long as things go smoothly, Palestinians stand to benefit on several fronts that could boost their economy and unite families separated for years by political obstacles.

6.   Barak also blames Sharon for establishing Jewish settlements throughout the captured West Bank, which are violations of international law and create political obstacles for Israeli land concessions.

7.   Besides the logistical nightmare of dropping food into a jungle, the parachuting plan faces political obstacles.

8.   Activists from across the nation sit at linen-covered tables in the ornate room, posing plaintive questions about the political obstacles they face in overhauling education.

9.   But after a new governor takes office, the political obstacles to change have proved insurmountable.

10.   But any such effort would face political obstacles.