But to Mr. Dole, no idea is too good to escape use as political fodder.

The riots may have provided political fodder for conservatives trying to blunt market-oriented reforms.

But I hope his death does not become political fodder.

The report is expected to be made public soon, but leaks in the last several weeks have already turned its contents into political fodder.

But it seemed clear that this one was destined to become political fodder.

The game was a source of political fodder and amusement.

Their personalities differ in ways that could provide political fodder for each.

In an election year, the issue has provided political fodder.

Democrats were leering over the prospect of another terrorist attack to use as political fodder against Bush.

The foreign policy failures of Bill Clinton's administration will no longer make fresh political fodder.