But, as the present case shows, it can be a diplomatic and political liability.

Delegates at the group's convention decided the position was a political liability.

The city's waste-water system has become a major political liability.

Then why, you repeat, doesn't the President allow the word to be passed for this political liability to move aside?

In a little more than a week, the stalemate could become a major political liability for all the state's leaders.

For each, just being seen with the other could be a political liability.

"His services and influence in Washington cancel out any political liabilities that might result."

The three have made the Brawley case a political liability.

It remained a political, economic and environmental liability for the next 30 years.

However, the law would also prove to be a major political liability for Arthur.