It seems most of his staff has just deserted him.   Badly timed vacation is cited as a reason. But I'll bet a nickel his checkered marital history (esp. in light of Weiner's problems) plays a substantial role.

Worst thing is that all you Mudcatters who have reservations for his fundraiser in Beverly Hills this Sunday will not be able to get your money back--the deadline for refunds has passed.

But though he is basically gone (dead meat, for sure), he will not be forgotten.

He has bequeathed the Democrats the most precious thing he could:   the phrase "right-wing social engineering".

Which may be the most important phrase of the 2012 election.