Didn't you hear the quote from Harry Reid before the Senate on Oct. ? They're taking credit for all the money raised!
In his version of the event, the $2.1 million bid was made because it was such a unique piece of Democratic Party memorabilia! Gosh! To have Reid's and Clinton's and Kennedy's and the other's autographs all on one page!!!
From Reid's POV, Betty Casey is just an autograph hound.
edit: ... the quote from Harry Reid before the Senate on Oct. 19?
Here's the transcript:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1913639/posts