I just sent Edwards 25.02$ with this e-mail message: "Get Dean to sign on as your VP, and myself and other Deaniacs will finance your fight with Kerry. With our grassroots support, money, and followers in NY and California you can win these states if you act now".
Fellow Deaniacs, I urge you to go forth and do likewise! Someone said last night that Edwards has committed to picking Kerry if he wins. Guess what? He is a politician. Do you really think he will turn down his best shot at the nom? He needs fast money, and Kerry is sucking up the establishment cash right now.
This would give us a seat at the table, instead of being just another failed crusade. And Edwards would be beholden to Howard and us, instead of all the special interests who are lining up behind Kerry. Is Kerry going to do anything about the media when they are financing him? If we are instrumental in a winning Edwards/Dean ticket, it is much more likely don't you think? So, we didn't manage to throw all the bums out at one go, but we can still be very influential.
What would it hurt? At the very least giving a little money gives Edwards a chance, and he is much easier for most of us to tolerate.