Yep. $52 million. Wow.
I want to be clear here. A good number of Senator Clinton's top donors have been helping, and I appreciate what they're doing. We have a race to win and they're doing their part. Also, nobody is forced to give money and if somebody really doesn't want to give to Senator Obama's campaign I completely respect that. I ain't kidding, either. Donations are personal, and they signify a strong belief in a candidate or his/her views.
All that being said, I hope Hillary's Bundlers Get a Clue!
Some of them have been holding back donations because they want to hurt Senator Obama, or to prove that he can't raise money without them. Well, he absolutely can raise good money without them. Duh! They will not torpedo this campaign through their inaction or their venom. First off, Obama's folks are still donating. Secondly, a lot of Hillary's people are already donating. We're Democrats!
However, their help could be incredibly meaningful and effective. We could see months wherein he clears $75 million or more if the Hillraisers support him en masse. This could help downticket Democrats all over the place.
Hell, if they're really that mad at him they could give to the DNC (though perhaps that's a non-starter as well).
Gang, if you want a future for the Democratic Party this is the year to support it. We are going to win. How big of a win depends on all of us.
To Hillary Clinton supporters generally: We want your help. We honor your candidate, and I'll admit I was overly harsh at times (though I am still critical of her and will so remain) and I apologize if I was overzealous. We want mostly the same things from our government. Let's do this together, and secure those policy goals!
[Edit]I donated to Senator Clinton's campaign the day after she dropped out. I already got a clue myself.