"I don't think anybody should claim they could get an accurate count from the TV coverage."
What does it matter what the exact count was? If pictures that the news media - from a lot of different networks - didn't show you that there was one hek of a lot of persons who had a desire to Restore Honor to themselves and their country I think you may have a big problem.
"You and the gang seem to have trouble accepting it." referring to the number at the event
Go back to the beginning of this post - who asked about an "accurate count"? It would appear that you are the one with trouble accepting the number offered and trying to discount that number - why? If you claim that it was a small number it would discredit the message?
"Beck's reason for being is political." I think if you would ask Glenn what his reason for being is I think his answer would be to glorify God. He attributes his life today as a result of seeking God's help to make his life whole.