Obama camp - We are intentionally limiting crowd size at rallies 

 Oh yeh ..... sure they are!   

"Big rallies are expensive, especially given the logistical and security challenges for a president as opposed to a mere United States senator. And Obama campaign operatives, both at the Chicago headquarters and in swing states where Mr. Obama recently has stumped, say the campaign intentionally limits crowds by restricting tickets. The reason is to allow the president to better connect with supporters, aides say."   [NY Times]

Note the NYT's use of the descriptor "mere U.S. senator" ....... I guess that's why foot-in-mouth Joe Bite-me is out on stage so often.     [clipper]