the floor was full, up by the stage, on the gym floor itself. the sound/media/lights pit was set up about 2/3 back from the stage, and no one was standing near that. i am not sure if they were not allowed to, or there was room elsewhere to stand.
as for turning people away, he mentioned that the fire marshal had done it as the building was at capacity...which would explain the floor spaces, but then the fire marshal let them all in, anyway.
cant explain why the crowd was quieter....I have been to a few of these things over the years, and this one was pretty calm, by comparison. I got the sense that people were just focusing on what he was saying, and did not interrupt with cheering and clapping a whole lot. it was kind of weird, to be honest.
i have been to a few Cruz rallys here in Cedar falls already this cycle, as well. Regardless of candidate, I get the sense of a palpable anger, from everyone. There is a tsunami building, I think.
Outstanding.
Thank-you again!
Your first person account is outstanding!