Never yet, however, has so much political fallout been at risk.

"And we are just beginning to see the political fallout."

The political fallout from the fire began almost before it was put out.

He seemed to act first and worry about the political fallout later.

The political fallout would be felt for decades to come.

If, as seems more likely, a deal is done, I think the political fallout will probably be minor.

Whatever happened, the political fallout was going to be brutal.

The political fallout from the violence continued Tuesday as well.

"Just do it and I'll worry about the political fallout later."

Now the political fallout from that admission could cause problems for his party.