Campaigns Poised to Launch Offensives ; Democrat Vows to Thwart Gop 'Attack Machine'

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Sen. John Kerry is planning a hard-hitting presidential campaign between now and November that will allow no trip by President Bush to go without comment, nor any attack from the Bush-Cheney campaign to go unanswered.

"We have no illusions about the Republican attack machine and what our opponents have done in the past, and what they may try to do in the future. But I know that together, we are equal to this task. I am a fighter," the Massachusetts senator said Tuesday night after securing the Democratic presidential nomination by capturing nine of the 10 primaries and caucuses at stake.

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Campaigns Poised to Launch Offensives ; Democrat Vows to Thwart Gop 'Attack Machine'

Between now and the summer, though, Mr. Kerry has one overriding job: raise and spend money. "Fund raising and the race to define your opponent before he defines you - that's what it's all about," said one Democratic strategist yesterday. "In part it me...

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