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CBS estimates that 215,000 people attended the Rally to Restore Sanity. That's nearly two-and-a-half times the number estimated to have shown up for Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally in August.

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CBS: Crowd Estimate On The Way

In a story about today's rally, CBS News explained that it would soon publish a "sure-to-be-controversial" crowd estimate.

In September, CBS News commissioned an estimate of Glenn Beck's Restoring Honor rally. They reported that roughly 87,000 people attended Beck's rally.

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'Fear Or Sanity?'

"Fear or sanity?" Arianna went into the crowd at Rally To Restore Sanity and asked attendees which sentiment most resonated with them.

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Articulating Sanity

A handful of riders on a HuffPost Sanity Bus told us why they were drawn to the rally.

Two of the most striking quotes from two different people:

"I'm a liberal, but that doesn't mean that I don't think Republicans have good ideas. But I think that the exchange of those ideas has become so stagnated, so separated. There is no exchange."

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"If a democracy has to function, I think that there should be a higher level of conversation. And I think this is an attempt to say that not everybody in this conversation needs to be so hateful, so opinionated, with total disrespect to the facts."

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Bound For Sanity

Before boarding buses outside Citi Field in New York, a few "Sanity" attendees explained why they decided to take part in the rally.

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Austin, Texas

HuffPost reader Lynn R. sends in scenes from the rally in Austin, Tex.:

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We Have Our Reasons

Arianna asked those riding HuffPost Sanity Buses why they chose to attend Saturday's rally.

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Scenes From 'Sanity'

What do "tens of thousands" look like? How patriotic were Colbert's wardrobe choices? Which rally signs were the best?

Check out the photo galleries of today's rally.

• PHOTOS: On Stage And In The Crowd

• PHOTOS: The Funniest Rally Signs

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Politico prominently featured a story about Saturday's Rally to Restore Sanity, in which the authors argue that Jon Stewart "walked a fine line between politics and humor." Just one problem. The photograph used to promote the story at the top of Politico's front page was taken from a rally of a very different sort -- Glenn Beck's August 28 "Restoring Honor" rally. Scroll down to see a screengrab from Politico's front page, as well as the AP photo from Glenn Beck's event.

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Jon Stewart's Closing Speech

Stewart's closing speech, with a focus on the role of the media:

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[Siebenstein]

06:24 PM on 10/30/2010

I couldn't watch it. Can someone tell me if there is a chance to watch it again?

Thanks.

[Siebenstein]

06:22 PM on 10/30/2010

Deepest, heartfelt thanks to Jon, Steven, and Arianna for organizing this very necessary, and important event !!!

I am glad, people like them exists in this country !

[peanut]

04:29 PM on 10/30/2010

I watched the entire event on C-Span...it was terrific. I could care less what the cable networks or their pundits and analysts thought of it and/or Jon and Stephen's performances. Jon's speech at the end was just the the right note on which to end the program. Sanity is definitely an aspect of the politics in this country that is sorely lacking from many people of all ages, and all demographics.
I am so glad that Jon, Stephen and Comedy Central put together this rally. Was a fan, am a fan and will continue to be a Fan...Kudos, Guys!!!

[NYC123]

04:12 PM on 10/30/2010

America is primed for an old fashion George W. style American RevolutionII. That's W for Washington, so no one is confused! But we do not have the cajones, man-up stuff, to launch it.

[bonnywide]

04:26 PM on 10/30/2010

Uh... what would that look like exactly, since we're not under the control of a foreign power?

[eilish]

06:12 PM on 10/30/2010

I think that's Civil War talk, actually. Or just revolting, who knows.

[Beyrak]

03:20 PM on 10/30/2010

These youth have a more touch with reality then the libs on this site who say if you disagree with them you must be Hitler.

[bonnywide]

03:30 PM on 10/30/2010

Wow! Who said that? My, that's awful. I've been on this site for a couple years and I've never read anyone compared to Hitler. Now, on some of the conservative sites, I've read Hitler all over. They're fascinated with fascists and communists for some reason.

[leener]

09:17 PM on 10/30/2010

Actually, it's the conservative RIGHT that abuses others by comparing them to Hitler. Not really sure where you got your facts, but I guess maybe you're promoting your own brand of truthiness. Only Hitler = Hitler.

[keystonesam]

02:34 PM on 10/30/2010

I just watched Colberts entrance, He came out of the ground in a rescue capsule like a trapped miner dressed like evil kenevil and you call this sanity. Your rally is a stupid stand up comedy act for a bunch of people looking for a free show.

[debrislide]

02:40 PM on 10/30/2010

What else is it suppose to be? It's to remind everyone that our lives as tough as they are sometimes, still go on. Take your hate somewhere else.

[elkhawk]

03:06 PM on 10/30/2010

F&F

[momofsteel]

03:45 PM on 10/30/2010

Ditto!!! Short, sweet and 2 the point!

[rambot02]

03:10 PM on 10/30/2010

Pull off the road because you are asleep at the wheel. Stewart is holding the Restore Sanity rally; Colbert's is called Keep Fear Alive.

[Beyrak]

03:23 PM on 10/30/2010

I'm all for keeping fear alive, it helps get out the women vote.

[Strega]

01:25 PM on 10/30/2010

My father used to play Cat Stevens' songs all the time - I love them.

[oldgrendel]

02:51 PM on 10/30/2010

Keep on playing them. He was and still is pretty cool.

[hmmmmmer]

03:23 PM on 10/30/2010

Loved Cat Stevens and I use to play his songs on guitar all the time.

[Leslie Anne Herman]

12:43 PM on 10/30/2010

for those of you who are bored with this rally, why not leave?

[Old Ed inVN]

12:37 PM on 10/30/2010

Way to go Huffpo. On a board with 2 comments it took a bit over 10 minutes to clear my message.
For your sake, I would avoid any 1st amendment issues unless you are willing to admit that freedom of speech is only free if you own the press.

[Syrlinus]

01:19 PM on 10/30/2010

HuffPost is the gov't? really? I thought it was a private media company who could decide what is acceptable and what isn't based on their Terms of Service.

[hmmmmmer]

03:24 PM on 10/30/2010

When one owns the press freedom of speech is the last thing they are interested in. Take Faux News.

[Old Ed inVN]

12:28 PM on 10/30/2010

The rally is a great idea. So why is a super right winger like AH supporting it. Did you think we forgot who the extemists on the right were?

[freddychef]

12:21 PM on 10/30/2010

lucky people!

enjoy the rally, have fun!

[Old Ed inVN]

12:31 PM on 10/30/2010

I am jealouse of all that can attend.

[Old Ed inVN]

12:21 PM on 10/30/2010

I hate everyone there. Snark with a bit of jealousy. Maybe if my daughter hadn't got married a month ago & I did not have to go to the country I fear most again, I would be there.
To those attending, please have a great time for me. I will be here in Hanoi wishing I were there for about 5 hours. Other than that, I prefer Hanoi.

[duhtruth]

12:20 PM on 10/30/2010

The most interesting take on the rally is when FOX noise claims the crowd estimate was 11 people and Hannity will show a picture of the rally site taken at 1 am and photoshop enhanced to support his claim.

[hmmmmmer]

03:25 PM on 10/30/2010

We call that Freedom of the Press when Faux is concerned.

[lduerr]

12:17 PM on 10/30/2010

my kids are still on the bus in maryland?? !! the Huffpo busses

[Scott Douglas]

11:55 AM on 10/30/2010

I'm so psyched about this. I can't go today because of work but I'm definitely there in spirit!!! I'm stoked to vote. Are you???? I feel great today!!! This is a wonderful, wonderful event!!!

[Welib]

12:58 PM on 10/30/2010

I wish I were there too. Isn't it great to see this turnout?

[hmmmmmer]

03:27 PM on 10/30/2010

I live in a Republican state where there is no thought as to voting for anyone else but a Republican most of the time even if they were to sacrifice an baby at the altar of greed. I will vote a straight Democratic ticket only as a protest to the insanity the GOP offer.