Momentum is growing behind Liz Kendall's Labour leadership bid after she secured the influential endorsement of the early frontrunner, Chuka Umunna.
The cleric, who has his own English language Facebook page, was reported to have warned Isis's leadership council that if it didn't secure the support of influential religious figures, the caliphate's survival would be at risk.
But environmentalists have accused some politicians of using illegal wildlife hunting as a means to secure the backing of influential individuals from countries in the Gulf region for their electoral campaigns in Afghanistan.
To win his election campaign and oust the top state prosecutor in Omaha, Nebraska, Don Kleine first needed to secure the support of an influential group of voters.
It is understandable why a billionaire like Bloomberg would calculate that deluging his opponents with money would be worth it to secure the most high-profile and influential municipal office in the nation, but why would someone spend millions of dollars to become, say, one of 51 City Councilmembers?
Because of that loyalty, these women are actively solving customer problems while also using their influential power to secure the company's brand that, in turn, results in increased sales.
Mahler had made it clear that his ultimate goal was an appointment in Vienna, and from 1895 onward was manoeuvring, with the help of influential friends, to secure the directorship of the Vienna Hofoper.
Following Heywood's arrival in Portsmouth his family sought help from their wide circle of influential friends, and set out to secure the best available legal counsel.
These officers hid Ramavo and one of her friends in a safe location, then secured the support of several influential power brokers, including judges and the keepers of the sampy (royal idols).
