Adorable Halloween Costumes For Pint-Sized Political Junkies
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With next year's election coming up fast, politicians are the talk of the town — but it doesn't all have to be so serious! If you've got your 2016 candidate on lock and can't think of how to dress your child who doesn't have a tendency toward tutus or minions yet (or is too young to have an opinion — parent win), why not dress them up as Hillary or the Donald?
Get ready to turn your kiddo into a presidential candidate in no time with these DIY ideas.
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Hillary Clinton
To re-create Hillary's on-the-phone casual look:
- Dark sunglasses
- Blackberry
- Brooch
- Blazer (or turtleneck onesie)
- Statement necklace
- Democrat Party donkey plush
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Donald Trump
To get Donald's look:
- Toupee (get some temporary gray hair dye spray if needed)
- Suit
- American flag pin
- Republican Party elephant plush
- That classic "You're fired" finger point (not available for purchase)
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President Barack Obama
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Jeb Bush
To get his look:
- Glasses
- Suit
- Gray temporary hair dye spray (or cut down this toupee wig to dye for kiddos who aren't well-endowed in the hair department yet)
- American flag pin
- Republican Party elephant plush
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Chris Christie
To get his look:
- Suit
- New Jersey Strong tee (to go under the blazer, of course)
- American flag pin
- Republican Party elephant plush
Lazy solution: a Chris Christie supporter pacifier or kid shirt.
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Bernie Sanders
To get the look:
- Wig (this one may need a bit of a trim)
- Glasses
- Suit
- American flag pin
- Democratic Party donkey plush
Lazy solution: a Bernie Sanders supporter onesie or kid shirt.
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Marco Rubio
To get his look:
- Toupee (this one would need some creative trimming)
- Suit
- American flag pin
- Republican Party elephant plush