Democrats love playing with balloons.

Democrats Really Love Balloons

Democrats Really Love Balloons

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July 29 2016 12:53 AM

Democratic National Convention Ends With All-American Tradition: Balloon Party!

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One Slate staffer noted: “Gwen Ifill insisting that Tim Kaine is kicking and punching the balloons onstage.” You weren't wrong, Gwen.

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The 2016 Democratic National Convention was inspiring, tough and cohesive, and it ended with the nominee and her running mate playing with balloons. A crucial part of any well-run campaign to be sure.

There were red balloons, white balloons, and blue balloons obviously, but also balloons of all different sizes, AND big blue bouncy balls with white stars on them. When you’ve tried pretty much everything else, raining down assorted novelty items becomes a totally reasonable attempt to address Hillary’s “likability problem.” Here are some of our favorite DNC balloon moments.