[maggief]

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/09/14/reagan-library-preps-for-2nd-gop-presidential-debate-in-simi-valley/

Reagan Library spokeswoman Melissa Giller said she expects at least 2,000
people to pack the library, 700 of which are guests in the audience. The rest will be members of the media and crews working the event.

http://www.reaganfoundation.org/details_t.aspx?p=PE40002PGE&h1=7&h2=13&sw=&lm=programandevents&args_a=cms&args_b=888&argsb=N&tx=3256

Due to the limited size of the seating area, tickets are not available to the general public and cannot be purchased.

[LS]

Yes, but all the “guests” were pre-selected by the CA GOP. When you see Michael Reagan and Schwarzenegger in the group, you know it’s not a Trump-friendly (or Cruz-friendly) crowd.

[GOPJ]

Due to the limited size of the seating area, tickets are not available to the general public and cannot be purchased.

Did CNN pick the audience?

[USARightSide]

It was unlimited seating, unfortunately.
I heard tickets went for one million bucks - don’t know first hand.
Believe the Reagan can hold more so don’t know how the seating was arranged.
I’ve been to the (handsome, interesting) Reagan Library many times.
The location is stunning, as well as the drive up to it.
If anyone is ever within an hour of it - GO!

Reagan’s Air Force One, the backdrop for the debate last night, is so small compared to what is flown now.
If the floor of the entire hangar was seating, lots more people could have been accomodated.
Oh - NOW I understand why there was limited seating - because of the area chosen - in front of the (smaller) jet of the era.
Reagan’s helicopter and limo - motorcycles, too, are also on display in the hanger.

I believe the smaller the audience, the reluctance to applaud. Almost always, someone has to ‘lead the way.’