In 1692 he forfeited even this office when a characteristic political gamble backfired.

A political gamble was taken too: that if hostages were released, Americans would not greatly mind what the price or the means had been.

The Harding move was viewed by other politicians as one of the bigger political gambles in recent years.

Others credited the governor for taking a huge political gamble, even if he did fail.

The move represents a huge political gamble and has prompted a spirited public debate.

It also was a courageous political gamble, passing by only one vote.

In effect, his stand is a calculated political gamble that enough pressure will build to force governments to change their ways.

"They reject all attempts to draw them into political gambles."

Their reactions will determine the success or failure of Yeltsin's fateful political and economic gamble.

Mr. Hosokawa has once again taken a tremendous political gamble.