Wilson was far too astute a politician for that.

Mannerheim was an astute politician and a successful military commander.

An astute politician, he decided it was time to get out.

Whatever else he might be, Mayhew was a student of history and an extremely astute politician.

Furthermore, he was an astute old politician with an eye to the future.

Both men being among the most astute politicians in the history of the state.

He was an astute politician and a highly successful businessman.

He was too astute a politician to get into an argument over it, but this thing had to be put to rest.

Harold was clearly courageous, an able warrior and an astute politician.

"All of us consider ourselves pretty astute politicians," he said,"but we don't know how to deal with this."