This is from a book about think tanks.
Could anyone tell me where the turn of logic about the conjunction 'although' is?
Context:
Although some candidates have relied more heavily on think tanks than others,a clear pattern is emerging. When candidates need policy advice from seasoned policy experts,they are turning to these organizations with great regularity, and to the delight of many think tanks candidates appear willing to rely on them as they embark on the long and often difficult road to the White House.
Could anyone tell me where the turn of logic about the conjunction 'although' is?
Context:
Although some candidates have relied more heavily on think tanks than others,a clear pattern is emerging. When candidates need policy advice from seasoned policy experts,they are turning to these organizations with great regularity, and to the delight of many think tanks candidates appear willing to rely on them as they embark on the long and often difficult road to the White House.