1.   With that political cover, the White House figured it could authorize the move without serious risk.

2.   The United States was explicitly criticized as the power which provides Israel with military capabilities, financial aid and political cover.

3.   An agreement could give him political cover for backing to grant more land.

4.   An economic forecast endorsed by Greenspan could provide both sides the political cover they need to agree on moving toward the balanced budget they both say they want.

5.   And the current administration enjoys political cover from its predecessors in the Clinton administration who formulated the policy and continue to support it.

6.   Arms were not twisted, pressure was not applied, and there was enough political cover to shade an elephant on the House floor.

7.   As Bush delayed his decision, his political cover thickened.

8.   At the time, some lawmakers said the vote gave the president and other conservatives political cover.

9.   At the same time, the commission provides political cover to both Congress and the president.

10.   Blue dog members say that proposal could provide the political cover for lawmakers to embrace the idea.