1.  Most of its partisans had focused mainly on military actions, neglecting political efforts necessary to mobilize mass support.

2.  As far as the labor unions go, certainly they are skilled in such political efforts as voter turnout.

3.  Ashaari would certainly have the financial war chest to mount a political effort.

4.  A lot of political effort by groups and lobbyists goes into trying to ensure that their special interests put in less and get more out.

5.  Buchanan seized the opportunity in San Francisco to address issues that have been the bread and butter of his past political efforts, such as immigration.

6.  But for the moment at least, the tougher rules coincide with new civic, business and political efforts to recast recipients in a more positive light.

7.  But it is also the culmination of years of political effort by a passionate minority to destroy this president.

8.  Diplomats and international aid agency officials based in Freetown say they believe that Sankoh has been amassing money for his future political efforts.

9.  Ellen Miller of the Center for Responsive Politics, which advocates limiting the influence of money in politics, said no public funds should contribute to presidential political efforts.

10.  France had insisted that the representative be designated by the United Nations as a coordinator for civilian relief and political efforts.