51.   But political realities might prevent such a system in Missouri, said Rep. Vicky Riback Wilson, a Columbia Democrat who sponsored domestic violence legislation last year.

52.   But Restuccia, of Health Care for All, said the candidates are only trying to deal with political realities.

53.   But principle, as Dole has found, can sometimes be tempered by practical political reality.

54.   But Kohl barreled over all objections on the grounds that the political reality of German unification would allow nothing less.

55.   But that, in a nutshell, is the political reality in which Sharon toils, and in which his predecessors toiled.

56.   But the current political reality in the two countries is the same.

57.   But the Democrats face some tough political realities of their own.

58.   But the frenzy itself reflects how quickly the political reality about tax cuts has shifted here.

59.   But the political realities of Washington mean that Indians have few natural champions.

60.   But the political realities of Washington will be pushing in the opposite direction -- away from compromise, toward the clash of two ideologically polarized parties.