The Target Center, which is where the NBA's Timberwolves play, has a capacity of just over 20,000 people. Barack Obama announced yesterday that he would hold a rally at the Target Center when he visits Minnesota on Saturday. Today, just 24 hours later, that arena is sold out.
From the blog MN Publius:
To put that in perspective, in 2004, 56,000 people caucused in Minnesota. This year, the DFL projects that between 70,000 and 75,000 will show up.
And by the way, there is already a waiting list 2,000 people strong and growing.
Gobama!