Rep. William Lacy Clay (Mo.), a Gephardt ally who co-chaired his presidential campaign, said while his friend has raised money and campaigned for Kerry whenever asked, Gephardt isn't in the business of campaigning for the vice presidency.

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Whenever I've asked for anything she says 'first get me elected, then I'll help you'.

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For years, whenever asked about the bill, Ms. Quinn said she remained opposed because of economic factors.

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But for years, whenever asked about the bill, she consistently said she remained opposed because of economic factors.

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Whenever I asked about his mythical sales powers, his eyes flashed, and he subtly poked fun at the senior management for thinking that he had some secret formula.

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