The meme from the DemocRATS is that it was a group of paid protesters. Never, ever let that be said. I was there. It was an entirely organic coming together of some seriously angered citizens from all across the country aided by the internet spreading the word.
A story: On the second weekend that eventualy wound up with the Supreme Court granting certiorari we were down there, chanting "Sore Loserman" and "Get out of Chaney's house" among other things.
I noticed standing next to me a little old (very) lady chanting along with us. I let her hold my "Sore Loserman" sign and then thanked her for coming out that day.
She gave me a very serious look and said, "You do not understand. I was born in eastern Europe, and I know what happens when people steal elections and nobody does anything about it."
It turned out that she was from the Cherry Hill N.J. area, saw us on the television and had gotten her grown daughters up to drive her down so that she could stand with us. (of course the daughters were cringing with embarassment).
I almost swept her up to smother her with kisses. Instead, I told her, "I promise, we will not fail you."
Always remember, this was the voice of America speaking.
Thank you for being there. I was billing in the area of 300 hours per month at that time. I also burned a lot of bridges for refusing to help with the Gore legal campaign. Driving past you guys helped a lot.