In addition, she was his only true friend; all others were either merely political allies or her friends.

Some years ago, they were strong political allies who worked for each other's various campaigns.

Another effect, according to several former and current political allies, was to make him determined to go his own way in the Senate.

He had been the former President's political ally, not friend.

She said that some of her own political allies were involved.

Then they would have held a meeting with political allies.

When political allies were needed to break his fall, none could be found.

So can anyone spend the night except a political or financial ally?

You wondered where their political allies were, and why more parents hadn't turned out.

The two have been close friends and political allies for years.