Two factors made this approach work at Goldman: partners saw their money in the capital account grow at an incredible rate under Mr Weinberg's leadership, and, perhapsasimportant, he set a selfless example.
Perhapsasimportant, the Internet is a fund-raising tool that allows candidates to quickly scoop up large amounts of money, if they strike a spark with voters, without having to rely as much on the traditional, time-consuming slog through fund-raising events night after night.