The success of the Democratic coalition will be determined by events that are out of the easy control of any elected official, namely the ability of center - left political elites to work together effectively, and the ability of the center - right to adjust to the realities of present - day America (to say nothing of the course of the economy and developments in foreign countries). (firstthings.com)
Those can be seen as bonus points, but they will count for nothing of course if they go and lose in fixtures against the less stern opposition. (football-bookmakers.com)
Revealed nothing of course, and bereft of wit or logic, but not quite as infuriating as usual. (politics.co.uk)