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Baby Votes: 16 Pictures of Democrats Holding Babies on the Campaign Trail

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Baby Votes: 16 Pictures of Democrats Holding Babies on the Campaign Trail

September 6, 2012 by Rebecca Gruber

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Republicans aren't the only ones who look to the youngest tots in the land to help their campaign images! As the Democratic National Convention culminates with President Barack Obama's acceptance speech tonight, we can't help but think of all the babies he and other Democrats have held, kissed, and fed on the road to the White House. Take a look at how some candidates have been photographed with lil ones through the years — and how the tykes have reacted!

A Fort Lauderdale baby didn't look too impressed with John Kerry's campaign stop in 2004.

A rally in Green Bay, WI, brought out a young supporter of Barack Obama in 2004.

During a stop in Harrisburg, PA, Hillary Clinton picked up a young supporter in 2004.

John Kerry found a young supporter on Primary Day 2004, though she couldn't vote in the primary.

Barack Obama pulled a little girl out of a crowd of Orlando, FL, supporters last month.

When his campaign rolled through Florida in 1992, Bill Clinton got some support from a lil girl.

Hillary Clinton campaigned with a tiny supporter in Rapid City, IA, back in 2004.

Al Gore provided some entertainment for a baby during a 2000 campaign stop in Indianola, IA.

While leaving from an appearance on Late Night With David Letterman, John Kerry picked up a baby from the crowd in 2004.

Howard Dean provided a tot with a shoulder to rest on during a campaign stop in Seattle in 2003.

While running for vice president in 2004, John Edwards picked up a young member of the crowd in Lima, OH.

After speaking about the economy in Allentown, PA, in 2009, Barack Obama might not have won over one lil girl.

Howard Dean kissed a baby during a John Kerry rally in Portland in 2004.

John Kerry plucked a lil supporter from the crowd in Reno, NV, during a 2004 campaign rally.

Barack Obama only had eyes for one lil supporter during a 2008 campaign stop in Reno, NV.

Hillary Clinton held onto a young supporter during a 2004 campaign stop in Manassas, VA.

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