...and the campaign contribution jackpot from Midland is now a reported $1.5 to $2 Million ++.

MyWestTexas.com is reporting that Midland County Republican Chairwoman, Sue Brannon said the event will happen.

... Brannon said the visit was postponed because McCain "had a personal conflict" and 400-500 people had already bought tickets -- far too many for Williams, an oilman, and his wife Modesta to accommodate in their home.

"It's going to be rescheduled at the (Hilton Midland Plaza)," said Brannon, who has been heavily involved in the preparations.

"That's just a bad story and not true. McCain is coming and will meet with the people giving megabucks. Everything is fine."

Exit Question No. 2: Who is McCain Spokesman Brian Rogers and just how politically clueless is he?

UPDATE:The Houston Chronicle analyzes the political dance about donors and surrogates in the internet age:

Stuart Rothenberg, publisher of the nonpartisan Rothenberg Political Report, said the recycling of ancient controversies reflects a new reality of politics in the Internet Age.

"This whole campaign is about destroying the candidate by destroying the surrogates," Rothenberg said. The trend "is enhanced by the Internet and the ability to do research on those connected to the campaigns."

Because attacks spread so quickly on the Internet, campaigns have adopted a new philosophy, he said: "If there is a hot potato, drop it as soon as possible."