Report: Superdelegates Said No to $1 Million from Clinton Donor

The Huffington Post is reporting that the Young Democrats of America turned down a $1 million offer from billionaire entertainment kingpin and Hillary Clinton supporter Haim Saban to endorse Clinton over Obama.

From The Huffington Post:

Members of the Young Democrats agonized about the potential fallout of Saban’s call; his financial offer represented one-third of the group’s 2008 budget. Democratic officials and fundraisers were consulted about how to respond, and at times the discussions were “emotional,” one participant said. “It is scary for them, Haim is very powerful, he has great influence over donors who give to them.”

Another source said that Hardt and others were acutely aware of Saban’s status within Democratic circles and were concerned that their organization would suffer long-term harm if they declined his offer or if news of the proposal became public.

Saban has denied the report.