Team Marco Rubio held a campaign rally today at the Tampa Bay Convention Center in Florida. Only 300 people showed up (max), so the campaign just held the rally in one collapsible room about the size of a hotel lobby. (see pictures of event here)

TAMPA – Marco Rubio is in a bind. He’s down in the polls in his home state against Donald Trump, and if he doesn’t win Florida, he could be finished. The Florida senator is putting it all on the line this week.

The crowd inside the Tampa Convention Center was small, but energetic, and it’s that energy that Rubio says is going to push him over the edge to win his home state.

Rubio brought a positive message, taking the high road in his bitter battle with Trump on his home turf. Before the rally, 10News political reporter Mark Rivera asked about a new Monmouth poll that shows Rubio just 8 points behind Trump in Florida — within shooting distance. (read more)

Only 300 people showed up to #Rubio Rally at #TampaConventionCenter. They expected 5000. Im outside talking to people. 😂😂😂@realDonaldTrump — Robin Allweiss Esq (@EDM_Lawyer) March 7, 2016