How many? Let’s put it this way: Clinton has fewer than half the number he has, though to be fair has taken more money.

McCain has 26 registered lobbyists as campaign advisers or fundraisers compared with 11 for Clinton and none for Obama, according to review of records compiled by Public Citizen, a Washington-based group that favors stronger disclosure laws for lobbyists.

Even as they pledge to rein in special interests, the leading Democratic and Republican White House candidates are relying on lobbyists to bring in campaign cash by raising money from other donors, a technique known as bundling.

“These bundlers and advisers are central to the financial success of top presidential candidates,” said Sheila Krumholz, executive director of the Center for Responsive Politics. “As such, they will essentially carry with them an IOU from the campaign.”

Of course. Just like I’m not surprised by all of the recent endorsements of John McCain. Florida Governor Charlie Crist? McCain endorsed him in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Martinez and Graham are his tag-team brothers from Amnestyville.

Others are vying for a position in the cabinet of the likely GOP candidate. If they truly support him because of his positions, why didn’t they endorse him until the other day? Why not a month or two ago? How about when he was down and had to put his life insurance policy and email donor list as collateral on a bank loan? All of a sudden they’ve had an epiphany?

On that note, an uncommitted delegate is asking for your help.