That's kind of deserving of an Oh My Oh My Oh My, 1 Oh My just won't do. I never even thought about that being the reason. WOW!
Well, it makes sense - between this announcement and OFA's attempt to make the election about Obama vs. Sarah Palin again, it seems to me that Team Obama wants to party like its 2008.
If I was a liberal, I'd be pretty angry with Obama right now. They all feel he is a moderate, and by keeping his 'stash' to himself, he is making the likelihood of any progressive candidate getting into office much, much smaller.
Also, Obama is helping to make certain he is up against a Republican House & Senate - which insures nearly any bill that Democrats want will be heavily curtailed if not outright rejected, whereas a House & Senate with a heavy progressive influence could override a veto from a possible Republican president.
Then there is the Supreme Court question - If Obama is reelected, and he gets another USSC pick or two, they will be vetted heavily by the opposition party- perhaps so heavily that he will have to withdraw nominations for progressives, and field with moderates instead.
In other words, If Obama is sinking, he should use his funds to save everyone he can. Instead, he has chosen to be concerned only about himself and his own legacy. The captain goes down with the ship.