Update: Senator Obama explains the delay. About 2,000 people were not allowed in and he had to thank them first.
Update 2: Hudson County Now says there are 5,000 people and speakers were set up outside for those who couldn't get in.
Jersey City has Obama fever! Police say close to 5,000 people showed up today at St. Peter's College to hear presidential hopeful Barack Obama speak- but there's not enough space for everyone inside the gymnasium. Lines are still around the block of people waiting to get in, and Obama is waiting to allow as many people as possible inside the gym before he takes the stage. Speakers are being set up outside St. Peter's gymnasium so the over 600 people in line can hear Obama's speech.
Newark mayor Cory Booker is firing up the crowd: "There are doubters, there are naysayers. Who say this is her backyard. That this is Hillary's house. New Jersey is Obama County!"
The crowd is chanting "Yes we can!"
I've got conflicting numbers. Jersey City Police Chief Thomas Comey says 1,900 people are here. A police officer earlier told me capacity is 3,000. Either way, doors are closed.
Mark Alexander says people are waiting outside to hear Barack. Don't know if that means they closed the doors. In New Hampshire Obama had to hold impromptu mini-rallies outside. Not sure if that's why this is delayed.
Police department says 500 people are outside and not allowed in. Scratch that. Obama said it was 2,000.
