Updated: June 6, 7:45 a.m.
The Obama campaign predicted 25,000 to kick-off the general election campaign here in Virginia; in fact, expectations reached as high as 50,000. Unfortunately, the cavernous Nissan Pavilion in Prince William drew less than 10,000 for the gentleman from Illinois; less than half the capacity and only 20% of expectations. Hardly the momentum the candidate probably wanted from the Old Dominion. Perhaps it has something to do with his policies.
Update: Virginian-Pilot is reporting 8,000