11.   And brother Raul had long been the target of sotto voce accusations concerning allegedly crooked deals used to finance his own political base in the north of the country.

12.   And that complicated his other great challenge, cementing a political base on which to run for the presidency next year.

13.   And, they argue, Gore is more likely to suffer the consequences of having a more contented, less energized political base.

14.   And with each new government in Haiti, a group leaves New York seeking high-level positions, diluting their already weak political base in New York.

15.   Anti-abortion rights advocates are a key part of the conservative coalition that makes up his political base.

16.   As he looks to build a political base and win the confidence of a leery public, Cellucci can look to recent history.

17.   As treasurer, Richards increased her knowledge of government operations and finances, and she built on the political base she had started years earlier.

18.   Assembly Speaker Jack Collins, however, said he would hold up the proposed deal until South Jersey, his political base, received some form of enticement.

19.   At the earlier Amherst stop, Dole noted the size and enthusiasm of the boisterous outdoor audience that had turned out to welcome Kemp back to his political base.

20.   At the same time, Musharraf may want to keep the leaders out and try to inherit their political base.