41.   But the Sierra Club exerts its influence over a much broader political landscape, and its move raises several intriguing questions.

42.   But this year the legislative debate will occur against a changed political landscape that is generally viewed as far more favorable to the proponents of the law.

43.   But with powerful players like the governor and the Pequots, who can spend millions of dollars on lobbying, the political landscape can change quickly.

44.   Candidates who fair poorly are likely to fall by the wayside, and the survivors may face a dramatically altered political landscape.

45.   Clinton, who assessed the new political landscape at a White House news conference, promised to seek common ground with the new congressional leadership.

46.   Corruption investigations have long scarred the political landscape, and these days are no exception.

47.   Despite that optimism, Rowland is dealing with a different political landscape than he faced in the last two years.

48.   Donnelly, like Flynn, returned from a three-year ambassadorial posting to discover that the political landscape had been considerably rearranged.

49.   Democrats clearly hope that Bush will recognize the changed political landscape.

50.   Each party has responded uncertainly to this new political landscape.