Although many conservatives possess extraordinary wealth, power and influence, they somehow never seem to qualify as part of an elite.

A largely homogeneous social and ethnic group, the Kinh possess significant political and economic influence over the country.

Since landowners often possess significant political influence, this has significantly deterred the adoption of land value taxes.

Although few in number, the Lipuls seemed to possess considerable authority and influence.

The Wrays possessed influence, and the connection proved important to the young Rainbowe.

In her twenty-seven years of existence, Camille Hamilton had never possessed either money or influence.

Then who could this American be, and why should he possess so much influence over her?

Finally, local governments possessed considerable influence in local affairs because they delivered social welfare services.

These internal barriers must be understood as the natural consequence of attempting to combine together multi-interest groups possessing different power and influence.

No team owner with media interests possesses such influence.