41.  But it meant risking political capital for Clinton.

42.  But if popularity ratings mean anything, both leaders have plenty of political capital.

43.  But others insist that Yavlinsky has frittered away his political capital.

44.  But sadly, trade liberalization costs political capital.

45.  But oracle-bone inscriptions strongly suggested that the city remained as a royal religious center even after the political capital had been moved.

46.  But some genes have more political capital.

47.  But these delays, or filibusters, use up a lot of political capital and good will, and Democratic leaders may not want to do that just yet.

48.  But throughout the legislative session, they never appeared willing to expend much political capital on an agreement.

49.  By all measures, the Clinton administration has poured more money and political capital into addressing immigration problems than any administration in recent times.

50.  By the time Clinton needed Clifford or someone like him, he had exhausted his political capital.