It was predicted this might be the biggest turnout in the history of the parade.
Town officials said the vote had the biggest turnout for a referendum in recent history.
"For the first time we are not trying to get a big turnout," he said.
But even at the lower prices, the auction failed to attract a big turnout.
In a real close race, Clinton has to have a big black turnout.
Even five years ago, he said, it was difficult to get a big turnout because of competition from other intellectual events.
A big turnout is expected, so the meeting has been moved to the town's junior high school.
"One of my jobs is to generate enthusiasm for a big turnout," he said in an interview.
"A big turnout in the Republican primary will help keep our program intact."
They also went on tour between 2000 and 2004 with some big turnouts.