21.   As a successful television and film star he finally had the clout to get the project rolling.

22.   As Dole noted, past discussions between Republican lawmakers and state leaders were largely theoretical since neither side had the clout to push their ideas through Congress.

23.   Ascap denies that they have enough clout to sway a majority.

24.   At a news conference, NRDC officials said their review of the documents confirmed their belief that the energy industry had considerable clout with the Bush White House.

25.   At last, urban consumers will have the clout to push for lower farm subsidies.

26.   Astronomers in Europe and North America have long begged for government help because they have little clout with the powerful communications conglomerates.

27.   At that point, the players might decide they had enough clout on their side to return to work.

28.   Backers of the stamp said they hope Kennedy and Durbin might have the clout they apparently lack.

29.   Back when he was the king of cable, he had enormous clout, controlling cable systems and cable programming through his control of TCI.

30.   Both have the clout of other members behind them.