CNN just “corrected” Ron Paul for saying there were 5000 at his Philly rally. Ron Paul Philadelphia Veterans? Rally Draws 5,000 Monday, Nov 12, 2007 – 11:19 AM By NBC 13 Staff PHILADELPHIA, PA.– Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul today addressed a crowd of over 5,000 enthusiastic supporters in Philadelphia. The Veteran’s Day weekend rally took place from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Independence Mall.