Ron Paul backers aren't fair-weather friends

A Philadelphia-area reader forwards this item about Ron Paul's crowded rally on Independence Mall, which took place in the rain earlier today.

From the "Paulitical Ticker with Jack Hunter" blog that's housed on the Ron Paul 2012 website:

Even on a nice day 4,300 would be an impressive turnout. Simply amazing. Weather be damned, thousands of people showed up to hear Paul’s message of liberty and hope for a better future. Let’s see Mitt Romney inspire this kind of passion and devotion. Even on a sunny day.

It's not clear where that crowd estimate comes from, but the photo clearly shows an impressive turnout for a rainy day in Philly -- especially with the Flyers playing an afternoon playoff game and the Phillies on television as well.

Paul isn't going to win Pennsylvania on Tuesday, but as this item shows, his supporters remain as committed as ever.