Got into a discussion with a die hard republican and he insists there was more than 75,000 there. I say maybe 90,000 on the high side. But since the media is failing my search for actual numbers is extremely disappointing, I found this:
http://www.wmata.com/rail/disruption_reports/archived_service_reports.cfm It shows counts of riders of the rail and bus lines which during normal days is the easiest way to get to the Capitol Mall in Washington. It even shows the numbers from the Inauguration and other large events/concerts. All you need is a date too compare with actual numbers from past events.
I feel much better now. Still fucking disappointed as fuck with the media. The only numbers you can really find are the ones from the crazy websites that are far from trust worthy.
I really hope people make up their own minds now that we have a president that will listen and work for us and ignore most of the media.
I watch MSNBC daily and I am disappointed with them as well at the moment.