Right. The threat of losing control of the fundraising apparatus is what is underlying the DNC fight too. It’s normal for people to want to keep their jobs and fight for them. Political consultants depend on fundraising for their salaries and if that system changes…time for a career change
Losing control of the party fundraising apparatus is a much bigger deal for them than losing a single election. In the latter case, your favorite Wall Street stooge lives to fight another day. In the former, time for a career change. This is why they freak out when progressives win.