http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/san_francisco&id=6614871
NextArts, the cultural organization that sponsored the free event, predicted crowds of up to 8,000. Tony Imperial, NextArts' director, had counted roughly 3,000 by 8 a.m. By the time Obama took the stage, staffers were too busy to conduct rough counts, but the crowd filled the plaza and spilled into the areas on either side.
"It doesn't get any better than this," Imperial said, watching the people packed tightly against the barrier in front of the screen.
