Tipsheet

The Makeup of the 8/28 Crowd

Whatever the actual number here at the Beck rally, it is MASSIVE. In light of that, it's surprising that the media presence is relatively sparse.

This rally is different from a Tea Party. There aren't too many signs, and so far no "crazy" signs that the Left would want to seize upon. It seems like EVERYONE has an American flag. A few yellow Gadsden flags dotted around the crowd as well.

Sarah Palin has just taken the stage to thunderous applause.