Clout Quotes

They're getting their message across before bargaining begins in earnest. Showing a lot of visibility and political clout means bargaining will be influenced by not just what happens at the table but what happens in the community. - Harley Shaiken

They wanted lots of different plans, none of which would have the bargaining clout to get prices down. - Ron Pollack

They literally have mobilized themselves into an advocacy organization that, I would say, has growing clout in Washington. - Carolyn Maloney

They get $50 for first place, $25 for second place and $15 for third place. In the eating contest, even if you lose, you win. - Rocky Decloutte

They are focused on marketing and sales and don't have an organized, coherent attack on collections. The great majority think the money is going to come in when it comes in. - George Cloutier

They [Pirates management] haven't said a word about it. Regardless of where I go, I'm just preparing for a long season, whether it's Pittsburgh or Indianapolis or a little bit of both. - Nate McLouth

These fund families collectively control $1 trillion, 70 percent of the US mutual fund market. The bottom line is this: mutual fund companies have the clout to hold the companies in their portfolios accountable for climate change impact, and furthermore they have a duty to do so. - Alisa Gravitz

There's no doubt that in today's world, booster clubs have more clout because the need for them is more than it used to be. - Scott Smith