Nonetheless, the mutiny also encouraged a radicalization of political postures.

Robinson marks a transformation in the black political posture from supplicant to scold.

These days, most state legislators consider toughness on crime as important a political posture as reluctance to tax.

Mr. Robertson acknowledged today that the Administration's political posture toward forest protection appeared to be inconsistent.

But Republicans are not the only ones put in a difficult political posture by Tuesday's House vote.

We defend the rights of people irrespective of their political posture or their popularity.

Being able to blame the chancellor or a board is not a bad political posture to be in.

This mayor didn't take that political posture.

Nelson Mandela's ultimate political posture," he added, "was to be against domination.

"There are people who for one reason or another take a very secure political posture with respect to it," Mr. Dinkins said.