Bolten also urged White House staffers who are thinking of leaving soon to inform him immediately of their intentions so they can exit in the short term.
Scozzafava's exit was followed a day later by her endorsement of Owens, as the RNC immediately funneled resources to Hoffman, and third-party groups backing both remaining candidates descended on the district.
In early September, 2012, the Council of Presidents of the ACC member institutions voted in favor of provisions requiring payment of an exit fee by member schools wishing to withdraw from the Conference, which was effective immediately upon the vote in affirmation by the presidents.