11.   But even many of those behind the project temper their support with a note of caution.

12.   But he is generally expected to share that Hispanic support with Pagan, who is Puerto Rican and gay.

13.   But it tempers that support with the message that gun ownership requires great responsibility.

14.   But South Carolinians place their passions and their support with football.

15.   But the perception has cost him some support with the middle class, the nongovernmental organizations and the business sector.

16.   But this position has cost him support with Fatah and elicits hostility from the more militant Islamists.

17.   But when asked to return the support with a public endorsement, she is torn.

18.   Candidates are generally optimistic -- if nervous -- that they can gather the needed public support with the traditional acceleration of campaigning following the Labor Day holiday.

19.   Clinton needs to shore up his support with the AFL-CIO, now meeting in Florida.

20.   Consequently, Liebenow and other business leaders are trying to rally support with personal visits, phone calls, letters and congressional testimony.