But one of the toughest political hurdles still lay ahead.

It would take years just to get over the planning and political hurdles of getting a factory built.

With many political and financial hurdles to clear, the plan will be explained soon at community meetings.

The plan faces serious political hurdles in California, as well.

And that is perhaps the biggest political hurdle he must overcome.

However, various political hurdles prevented him from making much progress during his term in office.

In the current climate, that's a tough political hurdle, to be sure.

The measure must overcome some political hurdles before it can become law.

The political hurdles to the plan were already apparent yesterday.

If the past is any judge, these conditions will make it more difficult to overcome the political hurdles ahead for making the plan a reality.