bearing on

His or her personal appeal and mode of messaging has an enormous bearing on the morale of the party and shapes how the party and its causes are perceived by the electorate.

In the end, the votes of Richardson and George’s past lovers had little bearing on why and how their relationships with Davis and Prashad imploded.

Morrissey tried to argue the judge’s actions were too severe because the rounds had no bearing on Baldwin’s case.

Baier pleased Trump and his base while fumbling the opportunity to venture beyond culture war claptrap to press Harris on issues with a real and direct bearing on the average American’s life.

"I will emphasise that the decision to suspend is a neutral act. It has no bearing on any indication of guilt and should not be seen as such," Mr Nelson said.