11.   The political climate was also favourable.

12.   The present political climate gives little cause for optimism.

13.   This underclass has been isolated further by a crucial change in the political climate.

14.   When the political climate tilted towards fundamentalism he was threatened.

15.   The more radical strategies will not be feasible unless the political climate of the organisation is conducive to major change.

16.   In practice, this is unlikely to happen except on a small scale in the present political climate.

17.   Nevertheless, the parties did undergo some transformation as they adapted to a changing political climate.

18.   Also, say veteran promoters, the political climate has changed.

19.   And during a news conference with Bush in February, Fox talked about the new political climate.