He plans to be an aggressive fund-raiser.

"Everybody involved with Congress has probably been tapped for these aggressive fund-raisers by Mr. Lazio."

That amount, coupled with $295,000 left over from his 1986 Senate campaign, gives the senator, an aggressive fund-raiser, a $1,066,000 head start on 1992.

The idea that Mr. Gore was an aggressive or even enthusiastic fund-raiser is not new.

Throughout his term, Mr. Pataki has been an aggressive fund-raiser, often seeking contributions from people who have done business with the state.

And he has helped the party's coffers as an aggressive fund-raiser.

The rabbi has also long been an aggressive political fund-raiser, often for Republican causes, according to news reports and records.

Vice presidents have traditionally been aggressive fund-raisers for their parties, traveling the country to help state parties and local candidates.

The affair brought together two of the Democrats' most aggressive fund-raisers for the second time this year.

Give up that prospect for a shot at one of the most aggressive and successful fund-raisers and campaigners in the business?