This concession shows America's reluctance to antagonise the Kurds.But Iraq's Sunni Arabs are also looking for political clout.
Meanwhile, I'll be looking for Politico's big 50 clout list (after all, I'm from Chicago), that list measuring frequent and unfettered access to the most private decision-making rooms.
For several weeks now, a group of Westminster MPs, along with the musician and record producer - and former Blairite - Brian Eno, have been looking for an independent candidate with sufficient clout to topple Blair from his safe seat in County Durham.
For those looking for a measure of Amazon's clout in the ebook market, this episode is pretty exemplary.
Until the lobby's clout is weakened or politicians grow stiffer spines, Americans looking for better outcomes in the Middle East had better get used to disappointment and prepared for more trouble.
To pick a winner, look for companies that shift with markets rather than trying to wield clout.
If the board lacks power to weigh in on the deal, that also means nobody with any clout is looking out for other stakeholders, like employees.
But look at their clout: Every actual voter was making a decision on behalf of nine people.
The department — tasked with looking out for all of Peru's isolated indigenous people — was a tiny office with little political clout.
The Chinese government is hungry for clout and respect.
