Mr. Gore has raised the possibility of using the Federal tax code or major transportation bills to discourage growth that goes against community planning goals.

Mr. Gore, they said, has raised vetting to new levels of thoroughness and inclusiveness.

Mr. Gore raised the issue of human rights in a way he considered "vigorous."

In his 1990 campaign for re-election, which he won easily, Mr. Gore raised more than $2.5 million.

Mr. Gore has raised $24.2 million this year and spent more than $14 million.

But several students said after the event that Mr. Gore had raised deep questions in their minds about the Bush plan.

Mr. Gore raised $8.9 million in the first three months of this year, a tally that his supporters say far exceeded their expectations.

Rather than speak more plainly, maybe Mr. Gore could raise the bar for all of us.

At that time, Mr. Gore raised the majority of the contributions.

Mr. Gore would raise that income ceiling so that families earning 2.5 times the official poverty level, or about $41,000, could qualify.