However, because very little political leverage was used to pass this legislation, it most likely will die in committee.

"That in turn will give us the political leverage we need."

At the same time, cities have also lost much political leverage.

The question of timing is significant because many officials around the president want to work fast while he has maximum political leverage.

In theory, that support gives him the political leverage to follow through on his bold program.

This time, it's unclear how much more political leverage he has.

It does not give him much moral or political leverage.

To agree on a budget, all sides would also have to give up some political leverage by keeping other issues open.

The Presidential calendar has just been changed in a way that gives the state even more political leverage.

They were the ones with a little political leverage.