I have an idea why the small crowds in FL. Every Kerry event includes Bob Graham AND they let uncle Bob speak. It's excruciating!
Gore got about 3000(If I remember right) in East Lansing. Bob Dole got about I'd say 2000 in Brighton(Livingston County - GOP stronghold) back in 96.
Kerry couldn't break 1,000? I'll gaurantee Dean would have. I beat Edwards would too. Same with Clark. I just have not seen any excitement over John Kerry. I've seen anti-Bush, but not FOR Kerry. There is a lot of anti-Kerry sentiment from many who have followed him so far. Not like the anti-Klinton sentiment, but enough negatives to cause problems.