11.   There is some question whether Germany could accept him, however, because he is not viewed as having substantially greater political stature than Koch-Weser.

12.   These local officials give the opposition control of some funds and broadcast media, in addition to political stature and a base for organizing.

13.   They regard Farrakhan as a racist and an anti-Semite, who is trying cynically to use the rally as a way to enhance his political stature.

14.   Weld, with his political stature and fundraising prowess, has long been seen as the ideal challenger.

15.   With the economy and political stature of the ruling junta worsening, Suu Kyi appeared to be pushing for a confrontation.

16.   A senior Republican who works with the Bush team said the president lost some political stature by flying across the country for an audience with a governor.

17.   Cheney brings the ticket a wealth of foreign policy experience and political stature -- traits that Bush, a two-term Texas governor, lacks himself.

18.   Gairy urged the United Nations to investigate unidentified flying objects and, despite his political stature, once accepted an invitation to judge a Miss World beauty contest.

19.   Guterres, an electrical engineer, has gained in confidence and political stature over the campaign.

20.   No new trial was ordered, and given that the political stature the case has attained, prosecutors appeared unlikely to appeal the verdict.