### Clue: Journalists with article on revolutionary writer start to hope to solicit support? (5,3,5)
### Answer: PRESS THE FLESH 
 ### Explanation: Definition: to solicit support
PRESS ("journalists") + THE ("article") + <=SELF ("writer" of this clue) + H(ope) 
Politicians often "press the flesh" (ie shake a lot of hands) when out on the campaign trail.