Dean union endorsements heavy blows to Clark, Gephardt

Daily Kos -- The AFSCME endorsement might've delivered the whole AFL-CIO to Gep, so the loss must've been particularly bitter.

Given Clark's late entry into the race, he needs money, organization, and ground troops. All three could've been provided by AFSCME. Not only did Clark lose the union, but he handed it over to his chief rival.