Coates, while not regarded as politically astute, was relatively popular with the public, and campaigned well.

He was described as an able administrator and politically astute.

Politically astute, his career advanced when he left the military service for civil service.

By 1974, the student leadership had moved beyond the activism of the 1960s to become more articulate, intelligent, and politically astute.

There are those who consider themselves hard-nosed and politically astute who say this is the best the President could do.

Mrs Thatcher may feel it would be politically astute to take a lead in getting a convention under way.

Stephanie was smart, politically astute, and less hard-edged than most of the boys.

The unions, especially the public employee groups, have a huge presence and are politically astute and effective.

Few doubt he would like to be the next president, and opening up the past might not be seen as politically astute.

"He's politically astute, and I suspect there is a good deal of calculation in what he does."