1.   Before his resignation, Griffin held political clout rivaled only by Carnahan.

2.   But because none are sanctioned by the OHSAA or the NCAA, they hold little clout.

3.   But until recently, the fight was waged largely among friendly faces in the Statehouse, where the tobacco industry holds immeasurable clout.

4.   Since Reconstruction, rural interests have held huge clout, especially in the Texas House, although some of that power has clearly dwindled.

5.   The editors still held enough clout to book three heads of state, including President Clinton.

6.   Or is it because the Japanese held stronger clout than ours?