McGovern drew massive crowds in 72’......we all know how that turned out.
Nader packed arena’s in 2000........yet all he could amount to was perhaps a spoiler.
The size of crowds can arguably be a measure of intensity, but not overall popularity. Ron Paul can attract very big, wildly enthusiastic crowds, but he is a fringe candidate who will never be president.
“The size of crowds can arguably be a measure of intensity, but not overall popularity.”
Remember when people asked “why is he having a campaign event here or moving ads there? Obviously he sees a chance there?” Well, it’s easy to have an appearance or switch on some ads but you are not serious in a state unless you have a professional ground game set up there. We weren’t looking for that.