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  Clark Looks for Endorsements on Capitol Hill
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Last EditedArmyDem  Sep 30, 2003 10:23pm
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News DateTuesday, September 30, 2003 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionBy Juliet Eilperin
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 1, 2003; Page A11

Presidential candidate Wesley K. Clark made a pitch to more than 60 House Democrats yesterday, trying to win over their support for his fledgling candidacy.

The enthusiastic reception Clark received -- several lawmakers left the meeting saying they were close to endorsing the former NATO commander -- underscored the fluid nature of the presidential race. Even though several senators and House members are running for the Democratic nomination, many of their colleagues are waiting to sign on to a specific campaign.

Until this point, Rep. Richard A. Gephardt (Mo.), the former House Democratic leader, has dominated the competition for congressional endorsements with 31, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) and Minority Whip Steny H. Hoyer (Md.). Gephardt will secure another endorsement this week, according to his spokesman Erik Smith.
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