He undoubtedly isn't getting many pledges of contribution from previous backers because he's damaged goods and the smart money isn't going to go to him......and he knows this, also.
Without the dough now, there's no croissants for him take out of the oven later.
His posturing by announcing a "postponement" is just a ruse to keep his name in the news till spring and to get enough far-flung speaking engagements to keep him out from under Teresa's watchful eye for a little time longer.
Leni