David Axelrod actually said...

"I think very, I mean, money is very, very important in campaigns. It's how, you know, you need that money to pay for organization. You need that money to get your message out."

"Butler told CNN that he's speaking publicly now because he believes voters should hear the truth before the November election."

"He needs to talk about the day to day struggles that people are having and fit the things he's done and the things he wants to do into the fight to make it work for them."

"And remember, someone said it earlier. He worked in this building for 36 years. He's very comfortable in that kind of environment."