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Conventions Week: Seven Weird Conventions Moments (Part Two)

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Memorable Moments from Political Conventions

This chapter explores iconic instances from political conventions, including the balloon drop at the 2016 Democratic National Convention and Clint Eastwood's unconventional speech to an empty chair at the 2012 Republican National Convention. The discussion contrasts the celebratory chaos of balloon drops with the surreal unpredictability of Eastwood's performance, emphasizing how spontaneous events can shape political narratives.

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