Sentence 1: Russia's generals and politicians essentially ginned up the new Chechen war as a confidence builder.

Sentence 2: Russia has no politicians.
Is this second sentence entailed by the first?

Answer: no

Sentence 1: Republicans would prefer not to be defined by their position on abortion.

Sentence 2: Republicans don't want to be known for what they believe regarding abortion.
Is this second sentence entailed by the first?

Answer: yes

Sentence 1: Had he been right in his fear that Johnny had not been unconscious back in Tubacca, that he had caught Anse's greeting?

Sentence 2: Had he been correct to fear that Johnny had not been knocked out in Tubacca, that he had heard Anse's greeting?
Is this second sentence entailed by the first?

Answer:
yes