Some feel the President never stuck up for them, some believe his fund-raising tactics were indefensible, and some simply do not want to take political chances.

Mr. Gore himself has been vulnerable on the issue of campaign finance, having been criticized for his fund-raising tactics in the 1996 campaign.

He was slapped twice more by the ethics committee in 2004 for his fund-raising tactics and for pressuring a colleague.

More than Mr. Stein's fund-raising tactics foiled his campaign.

"This type of school doesn't happen with a strategic plan," she said, explaining her fund-raising tactics.

The Democrats have returned about $750,000 since its fund-raising tactics came under scrutiny last month.

Still, Mr. Bruno is right about one thing: the governor's fund-raising tactics have the potential to do damage to his credibility.

Both have been criticized for their fund-raising tactics.

She moved about Little Italy with increasing confidence, although her fund-raising tactics were raw.

It is entirely right for the press and politicians to publicize and criticize fund-raising tactics.