Broadcast industry executives have credited Smith's leadership with improving NAB's lobbying clout and influence. However there was no doubt as to who had the political clout. The Brazilian Armed Forces acquired great political clout after the Paraguayan War. She had the highest political clout in the islands. The holders of the office have all been individuals with a degree of political clout. Cuban Americans have been very successful in establishing businesses and developing political clout in Miami. Census data affects state electoral clout; it also affects budgetary allocations. The United States has been steadily upping its military clout in the region. This large sector of power allowed the Soviets enough clout to form their own militias. The optimates were also weary of the personal political clout of Pompey. Yet another reason is the economic clout generated by this class. Wilson provided the industry clout and connections to get the group the financial resources needed. You either have to have a star or a director that has sufficient clout. The letter, highlighting Kemp's "energy, enthusiasm and national clout", insulted Bush. Austria occupied Bosnia and Herzegovina as a way of gaining clout in the Balkans.