They are backing down on that but no matter, with the internet and talk radio, conservatives don’t need the RNC they can fund themselves. Christine will likely raise nearly 1 million in one day, not including the measly 42k the party elitists begrudgingly gave her today.
FWIW the “measly $42K” is the maximum amount that the Senate GOP can legally contribute to a single candidate...
....but I agree with your meaning - they are trying to cover their collective butts