The phrase "political winds" refers to the changing opinions or trends in political opinions or the public's stance on certain issues. It indicates how people's preferences or political beliefs shift over time. Full definition
Will this legislation survive economic and political winds of the future? (lendedu.com)
If potential intelligence sources know that their identities might be compromised when political winds arise, those sources of vital information will simply dry up, at great cost to our national security. (vox.com)
Just how much depends on the country's financial health and the prevailing political winds. (newscientist.com)