Baron spent most of the fall and summer in the Mayo Clinic, where was he was being treated for multiple myeloma.
The first lines of almost every story on Baron's passing refer to his role in helping John Edwards cover up his affair with
Rielle Hunter. He was an early and fervent supporter of the former North Carolina senator.But Democrats will remember him for his skill in collecting donations to their causes; he is credited with rescuing the Texas Democratic Party from financial peril.
One thing you probably won't hear about Baron is how he served as a mentor for many Democratic fundraisers; he was generous with his time and even his Rolodex.
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