For example: 50,000 people showed up at the same spot in 2004 for John Kerry. In other words, the charismatic and highly regarded Obama drew 50% more spectators than the lukewarm Kerry. Even Ralph Nader, yes, Ralph Nader, drew 10,000 people to a Portland rally in 2000 at the Memorial Coliseum. Obama's Oregon Rally Hype
As an Oregon native, I've been more than a little cynical about the endless parade of stories this week about Obama's 75,000 person rally on the Portland waterfront this past weekend. 75,000 is a lot of people, sure. And it's more than any other candidate will get in any other city this cycle. But let's put this in a bit of context. Portlanders love to come out for rallies like this.
For example: 50,000 people showed up at the same spot in 2004 for John Kerry. In other words, the charismatic and highly regarded Obama drew 50% more spectators than the lukewarm Kerry. Even Ralph Nader, yes, Ralph Nader, drew 10,000 people to a Portland rally in 2000 at the Memorial Coliseum.
For example: 50,000 people showed up at the same spot in 2004 for John Kerry. In other words, the charismatic and highly regarded Obama drew 50% more spectators than the lukewarm Kerry. Even Ralph Nader, yes, Ralph Nader, drew 10,000 people to a Portland rally in 2000 at the Memorial Coliseum. ![[RSS]](http://67.192.49.194/templates/images/rss_icon.gif){kind=icon}
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